At least 32 people were killed in a devastating Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, marking the deadliest attack in Ukraine so far this year. Emergency services and local officials confirmed the high death toll, as rescue operations continued in the aftermath of the strike.
The attack comes as Russia continues its slow but steady military advances in eastern Ukraine. Since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Moscow has taken control of nearly 20% of Ukrainian territory, with intense battles still raging in the Donbas and other eastern regions.
Ukrainian authorities condemned the strike as a war crime, while global leaders renewed calls for increased military aid and support for Ukraine. The incident has sparked fresh concerns about the intensifying violence and humanitarian toll of the prolonged conflict.
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