Russian airstrikes hit the city of Sumy with four aerial bombs, striking a school, a cemetery, and residential buildings, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the assault as a terrorist act and called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.
Airstrikes Hit Sumy School and Homes
The Russian air force targeted civilian infrastructure in Sumy, deploying four aerial bombs that heavily damaged a local school, a cemetery, and nearby apartment blocks. Emergency rescue teams deployed to the sites to clear the debris.
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two victims—a woman and a man—from the wreckage of destroyed family homes. Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Regional Military Administration, confirmed that six other people sustained injuries in the bombardment, including a one-year-old child.
Zelenskyy Demands Concrete Action From Allies
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a sharp condemnation following the Sumy strikes. “They are terrorists and absolute scumbags. To strike children, schools, ordinary houses like this,” Zelenskyy stated.
He urged international partners, including the United States and European nations, to recognize that Russia will not halt the conflict without genuine pressure. “We expect that the reaction will not be limited to words only, but that steps will follow,” Zelenskyy added.
Widespread Aerial Bombardment Across Ukraine
The attack on Sumy is part of a broader escalation. Serhij Koreckij reported that aerial strikes are continuing almost uninterrupted across the majority of Ukrainian regions.
During the night and throughout Tuesday, air raids and weapon impacts targeted multiple oblasts. The affected areas include Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Volyn, Rivne, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy.
Operational Summary
- Primary Target: Sumy (school, cemetery, residential area)
- Casualties: 2 dead (one woman, one man), 6 injured including a 1-year-old infant
- Weapons Used: 4 aerial bombs dropped by the Russian air force
- Nationwide Impact: Continuous strikes reported across 11 regions by Serhij Koreckij
Russian aerial bombs strike Sumy and other regions causing casualties
Which city was hit by the four aerial bombs?
The city of Sumy was targeted by four Russian aerial bombs, which struck a school, a cemetery, and residential homes.
Who confirmed the casualties in Sumy?
Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Regional Military Administration, confirmed that two people died and six others were injured.
Which regions experienced ongoing airstrikes?
According to Serhij Koreckij, attacks affected Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Volyn, Rivne, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy.
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