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Trump comments on Sumy strike, saying he was told Russia 'made a mistake'

Source: CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Russia’s April 13 missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, saying he heard it was “a mistake.”

I think it was terrible. And I was told they made a mistake. But I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing. I think, for that war to have started, is an abuse of power. This country would have never allowed that war to have started if I were president. That war is a shame.

The strike, which took place on Palm Sunday, killed at least 35 people, including two children, and injured at least 119, according to the Ukrainian authorities.

Photos of the aftermath

'Once again, Russia has brought death' Photos of the aftermath of Moscow's deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on central Sumy

Photos of the aftermath

'Once again, Russia has brought death' Photos of the aftermath of Moscow's deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on central Sumy