Sumy: Ukraine says nine killed in twin Russian drone strikes on hospital

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

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They say the building was hit on Saturday morning, and was struck again when rescuers were evacuating people.

At least 12 people were injured in the attack that destroyed several floors of the hospital and triggered a fire.

Ukraine's state emergencies service DSNS says 122 people have been evacuated.

Sumy, about 30km (19 miles) from the Russian border, has seen almost daily Russian attacks in recent weeks.

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