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Russia Accused of Striking Maternity Hospital in Ukrainian Port City

MARIUPOL (CBS News) -- A maternity hospital in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol has been attacked by Russia in a "direct strike," Ukraine said Wednesday.

"People, children are under the wreckage," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted, calling it an "atrocity."

He shared a video showing sweeping destruction inside a facility: blown-out windows, shattered glass and scattered debris. Outside: charred cars and damaged trees. Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were wounded in the attack, according to The Associated Press.

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