As of 12:20, the number of people injured in the Russian attack on the city of Sumy has reached 83 people. Among them are 7 children. It is also reported that 24 people have died.
Points of attention
- The emergency services are working at the scene to provide medical assistance to the victims.
- The Russian attack on Sumy is a tragic incident that further highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
New details of Russia's attack on Sumy
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, spoke about the situation in the city.
21 people died. 83 people were injured, including 7 children. All are receiving medical assistance.
Igor Klymenko
Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
According to the minister, emergency services continue to work at the scene.
"Sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Sumy, we grieve with you," Klymenko emphasized.
What is important to understand is that in Sumy, the epicenter of the attack was the premises of the regional Human Rights Protection Center — the Russians completely destroyed it.
Recently, Kryvyi Rih. Now, Sumy. This is no longer an accident. This is a Russian terror tactic,” noted Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
According to the Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Denys Shmyhal, the buildings of Sumy State University were destroyed.
