Summary
Attacks on medical facilities in Ukraine have drawn strong condemnation from President Volodymyr Zelensky, particularly following recent Russian airstrikes on a hospital in Sumy. The strikes resulted in multiple casualties, with reports indicating that nine to ten people were killed and dozens more injured in what has been described as a “double-tap” attack, where a second strike targets rescuers and survivors.
The incident occurred on September 28, 2024, when the Saint Panteleimon hospital was struck by Russian kamikaze drones, leading to significant destruction and a fire that affected several floors of the building. Ukrainian officials reported that while rescuers were evacuating patients, the hospital was hit again, complicating rescue efforts. In the aftermath, Zelensky emphasized the need for the international community to recognize the targeting of medical facilities, framing it as part of a broader Russian strategy against civilian infrastructure. The ongoing conflict has seen an increase in attacks on hospitals and other non-military targets, raising concerns about humanitarian law violations in the region.
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