Missile strike on Sumy: Number of casualties rises to nearly 100
Photo: consequences of the shelling of Sumy (t.me/kobzarartemsn)
In Sumy, the efforts to eliminate the consequences of yesterday's Russian shelling are ongoing. Currently, 99 people are reported to be injured, the Sumy City Council reports.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, three locations have been set up at the scene of the events where rescuers, law enforcement, utility workers, and volunteers are working.
"Here, owners of damaged homes are provided with necessary building materials for emergency repairs, OSB boards are being cut, and assistance is being given to cover broken windows," the City Council added.
According to the latest information, 99 people were injured as a result of the Russian missile strike, including:
- 76 adults
- 23 children
"Service providers are working on restoring electricity, heating, water, and gas supply," the city council added.
Shelling of Sumy on March 24
On March 24, Russian terrorists launched a missile strike on the center of Sumy, damaging high-rise buildings, a school, and a hospital. Rescuers informed about multiple fires. Initially, 28 people were reported injured, but their number continued to rise.
Commenting on the shelling, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that the attack occurred amid empty Russian statements about peace and called on the West to put pressure on Russia.
