Russian attack on Sumy: At least 21 deaths in Ukraine
Russian attack on Sumy: At least 21 deaths in Ukraine
In the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, tragic events occurred when Russian rockets hit during Sunday services. Local reports have been killed at least 21 people. The provisional mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar, confirmed the number of fatalities and described the attack as devastating.
Details of the assassin
The attacks hit the city center on Palm Sunday, one of the most busy church visit days of the year. Svyrydenko, a local representative, added that at that time many people were on the streets to take part in the services.
info on the type of ammunition
According to Volodymyr Arstyukh, the head of the region's military administration, two ballistic rockets were fired into the city center. "The enemy hoped to cause the greatest possible damage among the civilians in Sumy," he explained.
eyewitness reports
unconfirmed photos and videos from the scene show deceased people on the street as well as rescue measures that are underway. Records spread on Telegram show the moment when the rockets met the city, accompanied by a loud noise and a large cloud of smoke that rises into the sky.
rising attacks in the region
In the past few weeks, Russia has intensified its air strikes and rocket attacks on the Sumy region, while Ukrainian troops pushed back from a large part of the neighboring Russian area Kursk. In addition, Russian armed forces have occupied some small settlements within the Sumy region.Current developments
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