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Kyiv children's hospital hit by Russian missile, 42 dead

The Associated Press — July 9, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: A Russian missile strike hit a Kyiv children's hospital, killing 42 and injuring 50, including seven children. The hospital, Okhmatdyt, was caring for 670 patients. The attack drew international condemnation. Rescuers continue to search for survivors. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported 64 hospitalized in Kyiv, 28 in Kryvyi Rih, and six in Dnipro. The hospital suffered $2.5 million in damages. Russian forces used advanced tactics to breach Ukrainian air defenses.

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