Russian Strikes Kill Nine at Ukrainian Hospital

Russian forces targeted a medical center in Sumy, Ukraine, with two strikes on September 28, killing nine people and injuring 12 others. The first attack occurred while 86 patients and 38 staff members were present, resulting in one death and significant damage to the hospital. A second strike followed during the evacuation efforts, which led to additional casualties, including a police officer. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, accusing Russia of 'waging a war on hospitals' and urged global awareness of the assaults on civilian infrastructure. The strikes come amid escalating tensions in the region, coinciding with Ukraine's military operations in Russian territory. Ukrainian air defenses reported shooting down numerous Russian drones during the same period.