At least 31 killed, 84 wounded in Russian attack on Sumy: Ukraine

In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll included two children. He added that at least 84 people were wounded in the “horrific” attack. Aljazeera reported.

“It is crucial that the world does not stay silent or indifferent. Russian strikes deserve nothing but condemnation,” Zelenskyy said. “There must be pressure on Russia to end the war and guarantee security for people.”

There was no immediate comment by Russia.

Videos posted from the scene on official channels showed bodies on the ground amid debris and smoke around central Sumy.

“On this bright Palm Sunday, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy,” acting Mayor Artem Kobzar said in a statement on social media.

The attack was carried out as the United States, under President Donald Trump, has intensified efforts for a ceasefire in the war, more than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.