Fatal attack on Sumy: Ukraine experiences terror from Russia again

Fatal attack on Sumy: Ukraine experiences terror from Russia again

A ruthless Russian attack on the northeastern tucrainian region of Sumy has had tragic consequences. In the attack, which was specifically directed against the outskirts of the village of Putywyl, a person died. Among the injured is also a nine -year -old child, as the military governor of the region, Oleh Grygorow, confirmed via Telegram. In addition to the attack in Sumy, a drone attack on the city of Saporischschja in the southeast of Ukraine was also reported. At least 15 people were injured there, four of them had to be hospitalized. Iwan Fedorow, head of the region's military administration, announced alarming photos of destroyed residential buildings.

The situation in Ukraine intensifies with massive drone attacks by the Russians, which, contrary to the direct negotiations that have started, continue to target the civilian population. According to Tagesschau.de, the Ukrainian Air Force has reported the biggest drone attack since war. A total of 273 Russian flight objects were reported; The previous record was 267 drone attacks in February. This massive use shows that the aggressive tactic of Russia is continued unabated, while the need for an armistice in Ukraine is increasingly being discussed.

Political reactions and security guarantees

In view of the current situation, Anton Hofreiter, chairman of the European Committee in the Bundestag, expressed that the discussion about western protective troops in Ukraine would be held in the wrong end. He emphasized the need for resilient security guarantees for Ukraine, including the provision of German troops in the event of an armistice. The Ukrainian leadership under President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is pursuing a clear line: a ceasefire can only be accepted if Russia is weakened.

President Selenskyj himself recognizes the urgent need for an expansion of the Ukrainian flight defense in order to ensure the air rule in the context of the ongoing threats from Russian drones and rockets. He also emphasizes that Ukraine also has to develop its own anti -aircraft systems in order to ensure the safety of the airspace in the long term.

Humanitarian effects and international reactions

The humanitarian effects of these attacks are devastating. In Cherson, deputy mayor Natalia Chornienka reported that all skyscrapers in the Korabel district are damaged and hundreds of other buildings are affected. The pressure on Russia to make progress in the talks is growing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed out possible new sanctions if there is no progress, and the EU plans to lace up a new sanction package.

Despite the continuing talks about an armistice, the situation remains tense. President Selenskyj is also received by the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.