'Horrifying missile attack on Sumy': What US Secretary of State says about Russian strike
Photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Getty Images)
The United States expressed condolences to the victims of the Russian attack on Sumy. Washington emphasized that peace remains the main goal, according to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today’s horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy," Rubio wrote.
The US Secretary of State explained that today’s strike is a tragic reminder of why American President Donald Trump and his administration are devoting so much time and effort to ending this war and achieving a lasting peace.
Double missile strike on Sumy
Today, April 13, on Palm Sunday, Russian forces carried out a double missile strike on the center of the city of Sumy, using ballistic missiles with cluster munitions.
The attack occurred at a time when the streets were filled with people, leading to significant civilian casualties.
According to the latest data, at least 34 people were killed, including children, and the number of injured has already exceeded 115 people, including 11 children. The highest number of casualties was in a trolleybus that was passing by the site of the explosion.
Due to the strike, residential and non-residential buildings were damaged, including the local university, and vehicles were destroyed.
Local authorities and emergency services continue to respond to the aftermath of the attack and provide assistance to the victims.
To find out more about the consequences of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, read our material on the topic.
