A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian metropolis killed greater than 20 individuals as civilians gathered to have a good time Palm Sunday, officers stated.
Two Russian ballistic missiles struck town of Sumy at round 10:15 a.m., in keeping with Ukrainian officers. Pictures from town present a constructing blasted to rubble, automobiles on hearth in a road and a number of other our bodies on the bottom.
“On this shiny Palm Sunday, our neighborhood has suffered a horrible tragedy,” Appearing Mayor Artem Kobzar stated in an announcement on social media. “Sadly, we already know of greater than 20 deaths.”
An preliminary investigation decided at the very least 21 individuals had been killed within the assault, the Prosecutor Normal’s Workplace stated. A minimum of 83 others had been injured, together with seven youngsters, Minister of Inside Affairs Ihor Klymenko wrote on social media.
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Firefighters put out the fireplace following Russia’s missile assault that killed at the very least 20 civilians in Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service through AP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on social media that rescue efforts had been ongoing after the Russian missiles hit town’s residential buildings, colleges and vehicles on the road.
Firefighters carry the physique of a sufferer following Russia’s missile assault that killed at the very least 24 civilians in Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service through AP)
“In accordance with preliminary data, dozens of civilians had been killed and wounded. Solely filthy scum can act like this — taking the lives of bizarre individuals,” he stated.
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Zelenskyy additionally referred to as on the U.S., Europe and all different nations world wide “who needs this conflict and killings to finish” to “reply firmly” to the assault.
Ruins of the regional human rights division constructing are seen following a Russian missile assault that killed at the very least 20 civilians in Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Press Service through AP)
“Talks have by no means stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What’s wanted is an angle towards Russia {that a} terrorist deserves,” he stated.
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The strike comes lower than a day after Russia and Ukraine’s high diplomats accused one another of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on vitality infrastructure.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
