Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy: Over 20 people killed, at least 84 injured

Over 20 killed in Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine; President Zelenskyy calls for global response.

More than 20 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday (April 13, 2025), officials said.

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 a.m. as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials. Videos posted from the scene on official channels showed bodies on the ground amid debris and smoke around central Sumy.

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“On this bright Palm Sunday, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy,” Acting Mayor Artem Kobzar said in a statement on social media. “Unfortunately, we already know of more than 20 deaths.”

At least 24 people were killed as a result of the attack, including one child, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said in a statement. A further 84 people were injured, including seven children, it said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that rescue efforts were ongoing and said “dozens” had been killed in the double missile attack.

“According to preliminary information, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded. Only filthy scum can act like this — taking the lives of ordinary people,” he said.