74 injured in Russian missile strike on Sumy, including children and school damage
Russians launched a missile strike on Sumy, according to Ukrainian Armed Forces head Volodymyr Artyukh on March 24.
Updated information: The number of victims has increased to 74, including 14 children.
At least 65 people, including 14 children, were injured in Sumy, according to the regional prosecutor's office, as reported by Suspilne.
Sumy Regional State Administration head Ihor Kalchenko said that educational and healthcare facilities were damaged in the Russian strike, along with windows and balconies in residential buildings.
Authorities are still verifying the total number of victims.
The Russians targeted the city center, causing damage to several high-rise buildings and a school, according to Artyukh.
Children were in shelters at the time of the attack and are being evacuated. Rescuers are currently addressing the aftermath.
“We’re going through high-rise buildings to provide assistance to those affected,” said Artyukh.
City Mayor Artem Kobzar reported that 24 adults and four children were injured, adding that the attack targeted residential areas and infrastructure, including children's hospitals.
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