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UkrainePublished: 19 July 2026 at 03:36

Russian forces destroy rehabilitation center for children and disabled in Sumy region

On Saturday, Russian forces attacked a rehabilitation center in Sumy region, completely destroying the building. The center provided rehabilitation for children and adults with disabilities, including equine therapy.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Russian occupation forces struck a rehabilitation center in the village of Rybtsi, Sumy region, on Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2026. The building was completely burned down as a result of the attack.

The center specialized in rehabilitation for children and adults with disabilities. Specialists worked there to help restore physical and psycho-emotional health, as well as develop daily living, communication, and learning skills. The facility also housed an equine therapy department and a large stable.

Information about possible casualties is being clarified. The director of the center, Olena Sushchenko, published photos of the aftermath on social media.

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