Russian Missile Strike in Sumy During Palm Sunday Kills 34, Including Children
A missile strike in Sumy has killed 34 individuals, including two children, during Palm Sunday festivities, prompting condemnation from Ukrainian and world leaders.
It demonstrates that “Russia shows full disregard for the peace process, but also that Russia has zero regard for human life.”
European officials condemn Russia's deadly Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine's Sumy
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The attack on Sumy followed a deadly April 4 missile strike on Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih that killed some 20 people, including nine children.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30
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The attack on Sumy came shortly after Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
European Officials Condemn Russia's Deadly Palm Sunday Attack on Ukraine's Sumy
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The attack comes after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Friday.
At least 32 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city
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The attack on Sumy is the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week, following a deadly missile strike on Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih on April 4 that killed some 20 people, including nine children.
Over Thirty Killed in Russian Missile Strike in Ukraine
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The strike comes less than a day after Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats accused each other of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure.
More than 30 Ukrainians killed by Russian ballistics in Palm Sunday strike
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The Sumy attack has cast further doubt on Russia’s willingness to pursue a genuine resolution, while Zelenskyy called on Europe and the U.S. to “respond firmly.”
At least 31 killed, 80 injured in Russian attack on Ukrainian city
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Since the US proposal a month ago, Russia has escalated its bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
Russian missile strike kills at least 20 in Ukrainian city of Sumy
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The warring sides have continued to exchange attacks despite agreeing to a US-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the conflict.
Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy kills at least 20, wounds over 80
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Russia has increased air attacks and missile strikes on the Sumy region in recent weeks as it has pushed Ukrainian forces out of much of the adjoining Russian territory of Kursk.
Russia strikes northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in deadliest attack this year
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Summary
In a horrific missile attack during Palm Sunday celebrations, at least 34 people were killed, including two children, and 117 injured as Russian missiles hit Sumy city. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the assault, describing it as an act of terrorism, while officials reported the use of cluster munitions to maximize casualties. The attack, targeting the city university, follows a deadly strike on Kryvyi Rih a week prior. International leaders, including those from the EU, are calling for strong sanctions against Russia, underscoring the urgent need for a global response to the escalating violence.
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Russian missile strike kills dozens in Sumy, Ukraine, as residents observed Palm Sunday, resulting in at least 34 fatalities and 117 injuries reported.
President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as an act of terror aimed at civilians and called for a robust global response, asserting that pressure on Russia is necessary for peace to be achievable.
The attack was characterized by officials as a deliberate assault on ordinary citizens in a civilian area, highlighting the increasing brutality of the ongoing conflict.
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