Over 30 killed in Sumy, Ukraine, in Russian missile strike
The city center in the aftermath of the Russia's missile attack that killed at least 21 civilians in Sumy, Ukraine, April 13, 2025
OVER 30 people were killed in the Ukrainian city of Sumy today by a Russian missile strike.
Two ballistic missiles hit the city centre at 10.15am, as many residents were gathering for traditional Palm Sunday processions. Firefighters scrambled to put out fires while video footage showed lines of body bags on the streets. The death toll was reported at 32 when the Morning Star went to press.
“On this bright Palm Sunday, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy,” acting Mayor Artem Kobzar said.
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