Russia attacks children's hospital in Sumy with drones

Russia attacks Sumy hospital where children are treated with drones

Russian troops have launched a drone strike on a medical facility in Sumy where children are being treated. This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

According to preliminary data, the occupiers used two unmanned aerial vehicles at intervals of about half an hour. At the time of the attack, the children and medical staff were in a shelter.

Consequences of the impact

Hospital building damaged as a result of the attack - knocked out dozens of windows.

For preliminary information, no casualties. The extent of the damage is being clarified.

Context.

Russia regularly attacks Ukraine's border regions with attack drones and missiles, including civilian infrastructure. Sumy region is systematically shelled due to its proximity to the border with Russia.

Local authorities are urging residents not to ignore air raid warnings and to go to shelters immediately.