Tragedy struck a medical center in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, as Russian forces targeted the building, resulting in the death of eight people. Amid the attacks, 86 patients and 38 staff members were present in the hospital, Ukrainian prosecutors reported. The initial strike claimed one life and caused significant damage, while a subsequent attack during evacuation led to five more deaths. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assaults, emphasizing the need for global attention to Russia’s actions in targeting civilian areas.
In a retaliatory move, Ukrainian forces shot down numerous Russian drones and missiles during an overnight assault on Sumy and Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia faced its own tragedy as a service station blast in Dagestan claimed 13 lives. Investigative authorities are probing the incident, which follows previous safety breaches leading to fatalities in the country.