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Russia's Hospital Attack Sparks Global Outrage, Urges Missile Support

10/17/2025

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Russian forces attacked a hospital in Kharkiv, injuring 57 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the hospital strike as a terrorist act.
The United Nations emphasized that the Kherson convoy attack damaged two trucks and violated international humanitarian law.
Ahead of a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United States President Donald Trump, they are expected to discuss providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

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Russian forces attacked a hospital in Kharkiv, injuring 57 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the hospital strike as a terrorist act.
The United Nations emphasized that the Kherson convoy attack damaged two trucks and violated international humanitarian law.
Ahead of a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United States President Donald Trump, they are expected to discuss providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.