Russian missiles strike Sumy on Palm Sunday, 34 dead
The strike took place in the heart of the city on Palm Sunday. The President of Ukraine condemned the act, describing it as something that only a profoundly depraved entity could carry out. In his evening address, Volodymyr Zelensky once again highlighted the brutal Russian assault on the city of Sumy.
What do you need to know?
- Attack on Sumy: On Sunday morning, Russian forces carried out an attack on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, launching two ballistic missiles. Thirty-four people were killed, and 117 were injured, including 15 children.
- The attack occurred in the city center, as residents participated in Palm Sunday celebrations. This was the second mass attack on Ukrainian civilians by Russia this month.
- The Mayor of Konotop blames the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, who organized the medal ceremony, for the massacre.
Zelensky, in a video posted on social media, offered condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
He confirmed that the Russians attacked Sumy with two ballistic missiles. The first hit a building—one of the university facilities. The second exploded almost directly over the street. Thirty-four people were killed. 117 were injured, including children.
The strike happened directly in the city center, on Palm Sunday. President Zelensky condemned the attack, calling it the work of a completely depraved entity.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that many state leaders, diplomats, and ordinary people with big hearts conveyed their condolences to Ukraine and Ukrainians.
"They condemned the Russian attack. Statements have already been made by leaders and heads of government from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Poland, and representatives of the European Union, the Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. I also thank the Prime Ministers of Croatia and Bulgaria, the President of Moldova, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the President of Slovakia, and the Prime Minister of Sweden. I am confident that support will also come from many other leaders," he said.
Zelensky reminded that last Friday marked exactly one month since Russia rejected the American proposal for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
"They are not afraid. And because of that—ballistic missiles. That's why almost a hundred attack drones fly in every night, most of which are Shaheds, against regular Ukrainian cities," he emphasized.
He admitted that Russian assaults on the front continue. "The enemy does not stop attacking and does not stop spreading hatred through its state propaganda. Only pressure and decisive actions can change this. Every Russian ballistic missile, every cruise missile, every Shahed, and every guided bomb strikes not only our people, our communities, but also the diplomacy and politics of everyone truly trying to end this war. We will do everything we can to continue protecting people and lives," he assured.
