Ukraine

2024 - 9 - 29

When Drones Strike, It’s NOT a New Dance Move: Tragic Events in Sumy!

Drone Strikes - Global Politics - Humanitarian Crisis - Medical Facilities in War - Ukraine War

Tragedy struck in Ukraine as drone attacks on a hospital claimed nine lives, adding to the ongoing saga of conflict with Russia. Find out why even China is calling for an end to the expansion of this battlefield!

In a shocking escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the northeastern city of Sumy has become the scene of devastating drone strikes that resulted in the tragic deaths of nine people and injured at least 19 more. Early on Saturday morning, a Russian drone targeted a hospital in Sumy. But as Ukrainian officials began to evacuate patients and rescue workers rushed to the scene, the hospital was struck once again, compounding the horrors of the attack. These ruthless maneuvers alarm not only Ukrainians but also the international community, raising serious concerns about the blatant disregard for civilian life in the midst of warfare.

This dual strike led to widespread condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and various global leaders. "Hospitals must never be hit," proclaimed humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, expressing the outrage felt across the world for such brazen assaults on medical facilities. Meanwhile, nine people were confirmed dead, and more casualties were feared as reports came in from the devastated area. It’s hard to imagine that amidst such tragedy, life goes on with extreme challenges facing those on the front lines of these hostilities.

Adding another layer of tension to this already precarious situation is China’s warning against the "expansion of the battlefield." As the world's largest communist nation finds itself in the crosshairs of accusations regarding its support for Russia, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged international leaders to cool off and be cautious about escalating the conflict. This deliberate diplomatic back-and-forth suggests the intricate web of alliances and disagreements that complicate the Russia-Ukraine war, illustrating how interconnected our global community truly is.

Amidst these tragic headlines, many may not be aware that Ukraine has been grappling with the humanitarian repercussions of the war far beyond the immediate violence. A recent Joint Market Monitoring Initiative revealed the severe strain on food and nutrition, health, and overall well-being stemming from the protracted conflict, emphasizing that the impact of such military actions reverberates throughout the country’s societal fabric. As we consider the plight of those affected by the conflict, staying informed is crucial, not only for empathy’s sake but to understand the deeper implications of these assaults.

In addition to the recent tragic events, it is interesting to note that Ukraine’s hospitals were not always the targets of such hostility. A few years ago, many were lauded for their high standards of care and commitment to medical excellence. It then begs the question: how did we arrive at a point where these very sanctuaries of health are under assault? While the world grapples with the enormity of war, spare a thought for those who have dedicated their lives to saving others amidst these chaotic and terrifying realities.

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Sumy: Ukraine says nine killed in twin Russian drone strikes on ... (BBC News)

Officials say Sumy's hospital was hit in the morning, and was struck again as rescuers were evacuating people.

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Ukraine says Russian attacks on medical center in Sumy kill 9 (Voice of America)

As people were being evacuated, the Russians struck again, killing five more people, he said. Ukrainian emergencies service later said nine people were killed ...

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Eight killed in Russian drone attacks on medical centre in Sumy ... (Aljazeera.com)

The second attack hit the hospital in northeastern Ukraine as patients evacuated, authorities and witnesses say.

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Russian attacks kill top judge and three others in Ukraine's Kharkiv ... (CNA)

KYIV: Two Russian attacks in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed four people on Saturday (Sep 28) including a Supreme Court judge who was ...

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy condemns Russian attack on ... (The Guardian)

Ukraine's interior minister said one person killed in initial attack before the site was hit again during the evacuation.

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Nine killed in Russian strikes on hospital in Ukraine's Sumy (The Straits Times)

Ukrainian medics and law enforcement officers providing assistance to a police officer, following a drone attack in Sumy, on Sept 28. PHOTO: AFP. Updated.

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Ukraine: Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) - August 2024 ... (ReliefWeb)

Assessment in English on Ukraine about Food and Nutrition, Health and more; published on 28 Sep 2024 by REACH.

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Ukraine: UN official deplores deadly double attack on hospital (UN News)

The top UN aid official in Ukraine has condemned Russian attacks in the northeastern city of Sumy on Saturday which damaged a hospital and killed and ...

HOSPITALS MUST NEVER BE HIT (United Nations in Ukraine)

HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR UKRAINE MATTHIAS SCHMALE CONDEMNS AN ATTACK IN SUMY CITY. I am devastated by Russian Armed Forces attacks this morning that ...

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China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war (Voice of America)

China 's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Saturday against the expansion of the war in Ukraine, which has accused Beijing of assisting Russia in its war.

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China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the ... (ABC News)

Three days before his communist government turns 75, China's foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in ...

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Kyiv says Russian attacks on medical centre in Ukraine's Sumy kill 9 (Deccan Herald)

Kyiv: Russian forces hit a medical center in Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday morning then struck again as the building was being evacuated, ...

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Ukraine says Russian attacks on medical centre in Sumy kill nine (Reuters)

KYIV, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Russia attacked a hospital in Sumy in northeastern Ukraine early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring at least 19 others, ...

Body of Keralite killed in Ukraine to be brought home on Sunday (The Hindu)

The body of Sandeep Chandran, a Thrissur native who was killed in a drone attack at Donetsk, Ukraine, while working with the Russian army, will be brought ...

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North Korea says US military aid to Ukraine is 'incredible mistake' (The Straits Times)

SEOUL - North Korea, which has been accused of illegally supplying weapons to Russia, said on Sunday that U.S. military aid worth $8 billion to Ukraine is ...

Twin Russian strikes hit medical centre in Ukraine's Sumy, several ... (TRT World)

Shahed drones were used in the attack that killed nine and wounded 21 others, according to local officials in Sumy.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on hospital in Ukraine's Sumy ... (The Guardian)

UN says most fatalities occurred during the second strike as first responders attempted to evacuate patients. What we know on day 949.

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Switzerland praises China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine (Reuters)

Switzerland's foreign affairs ministry voiced support for a Chinese-led peace plan to end the Ukraine war, saying on Saturday that its view on such efforts ...

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Russia attacks hospital in north-eastern Ukraine, killing 10 ... (ABC News)

The UN says most fatalities were caused by a second strike that landed while first responders were arriving at the site and patients trying to evacuate.

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Ukrainian refugee who fled alone at 16 focuses on law degree (BBC News)

Yulianna Skakun moved from the war-torn country to Rugby, Warwickshire before starting her course this week at the University of Northampton. Russia launched ...

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Ukraine's artillery is helping boost Scranton's economy (The Washington Post)

General Dynamics, the contractor that runs the 116-year-old Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, has added more than 200 jobs in this region since 2022, when Russia ...

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China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war (Hong Kong Free Press)

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Saturday against the expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, which has accused Beijing of assisting Russia in its ...

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Uphold global vision to resolve Ukraine crisis: China Daily editorial (Chinadaily USA)

Foreign Minister Wang Yi made China's pro-peace stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict unequivocally clear through a series of bilateral and multilateral ...

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Russian attacks on hospital in Ukraine's Sumy kill 10, Kyiv says ... (West Hawaii Today)

Rescuers work at a site of a hospital hit by a Russian kamikaze drone on Saturday, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine.

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Russia says it downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the ... (FRANCE 24)

Moscow said on Sunday that its air defences downed 125 Ukrainian drones overnight, in one of the largest barrages seen in Russia since it invaded Ukraine in ...

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Ukraine says it struck Russian ammo depot storing Iranian missiles (TVP World)

The facility was reportedly a priority target for Kyiv.

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Ukrainian Drones Reach Deeper Into Russia As Biden Says Kyiv ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Ukraine reported multiple injuries from overnight Russian drone attacks in a handful of regions on September 29, while Russian defense officials claimed to ...

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Ukraine: Attack damages another arsenal in Russia (NHK WORLD)

The Ukrainian military says an offensive operation has damaged an arsenal of missile and artillery weapons in Russia. This is the latest in a series of ...

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Ukraine says struck Russian ammo depot with drones (CNA)

KYIV: Ukraine on Sunday (Sep 29) claimed to have sent more than 100 drones deep inside Russia to hit a major weapons depot, as Kyiv ups its attacks further ...

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Russia Downs Over 100 Ukrainian Drones in One of the Largest ... (Military.com)

A damaged apartment building after Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a damaged ...

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As important as Ukraine is, a Taiwan war must be Australia's biggest ... (The Strategist)

Other than the Middle East, the world faces the possibility of two major wars escalating in Europe and East Asia, over Ukraine and Taiwan.

Ukraine/United States : US to dispatch new defence consultants to ... (Intelligence Online)

In the run-up to the US presidential election, minds are turning to potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. But the Pentagon remains committed to ...

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