Ukraine’s military has confirmed it targeted the base of a Russian missile brigade responsible for a deadly attack on the city of Sumy. The assault on Sunday resulted in the tragic deaths of 35 people and left at least 119 others injured, including children.
In response to the attack, the Ukrainian forces struck the 448th missile brigade’s base, leading to a secondary detonation of ammunition, according to military statements shared on Telegram. The full impact of the strike is still being assessed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Russian actions, calling them the work of "scoundrels" and urged the global community to respond decisively. He shared videos showing the aftermath of the missile attack, which left bodies on the streets of Sumy.
Among those injured was a baby girl born this year, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the violence. Ukraine’s foreign ministry emphasized that even newborns are not safe from the consequences of the ongoing conflict.
NATO has reiterated its strong support for Ukraine, with Secretary-General Mark Rutte visiting the country. During his visit, he met with Zelenskyy at a hospital in Odesa, emphasizing the need for peace and security for the Ukrainian people.
The situation remains tense, with ongoing accusations between Russian and Ukrainian diplomats regarding violations of a tentative US-brokered ceasefire. Russia claims Ukraine has been attacking consistently, while Ukraine counters that it has faced extensive missile and drone strikes from Russia.
This latest round of violence underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict, which has seen countless lives disrupted and lost.
