Death toll rising after Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

(13 Apr 2025)
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Sumy, Ukraine - 13 April 2025
1. Various of damaged buildings
2. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Olena (last name not given), local resident:
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"It was very loud. Everything shook, and then there was a smoke at once. The curtains went inside. My windows face the backyard, so they were skewed, and the curtain rods fell. Those who live on the other side suffered worse. Balcony doors and windows were blown out. People had many injuries, including cuts."
3. Various of burnt cars
4. Various of damaged buildings
5. Debris on the ground
6. Scooter among scattered glass
7. Body bags on the ground
8. Rescuers carrying body bag
STORYLINE:
At least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 a.m. as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials.

Images posted from the scene on official channels showed lines of black body bags lying on the side of the road, while more bodies were seen wrapped in foil blankets among the debris.

Videos also captured fire crews as they fought to extinguish the shells of burnt-out cars among the rubble from damaged buildings.

At least 32 people were killed as a result of the attack, including two children, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said in a statement. A further 84 people were injured, including 10 children, it said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that rescue efforts were ongoing and said “dozens” had been killed in the double missile attack.

“According to preliminary information, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded. Only filthy scum can act like this — taking the lives of ordinary people,” he said.

Zelenskyy also called for a global response to the attack. “Talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What’s needed is an attitude toward Russia that a terrorist deserves,” he said.

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