Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Sumy kills more than 20 people
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, killing more than 20 people, according to acting Mayor Artem Kobzar. He said the attack targeted civilians.
Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said that Russian troops carried out multiple strikes on the city.
The Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported that Sumy residents heard two explosions on Sunday morning and that a child was among the injured. Ukrainian Telegram channels shared footage of the aftermath, including video of a large fire and dead bodies on the ground.
Warning: This footage contains disturbing scenes of violence
Warning: This footage contains disturbing scenes of violence
The Sumy Regional Military Administration confirmed that Russian forces struck central Sumy with two ballistic missiles. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Officials also released a video showing burning cars and damaged buildings.