Russian Rocket Attack on Sumy Kills Dozens After Putin-Trump Talk
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April 13, 2025 16:56
sumy, ukraine - Deadly rocket strike in Sumy, Ukraine, claims over 30 lives following Putin-Trump meeting. Outrage from Zelensky's advisor and condemnation from US envoy.
Russian Rocket Attack on Sumy
A deadly Russian rocket attack in Sumy, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of over thirty Ukrainian civilians, including children.
Two ballistic missiles struck on Sunday morning as residents were heading to Palm Sunday church celebrations, causing devastation in the city.
- More than 100 people injured
- Buildings heavily damaged, cars and a trolleybus burnt
- Zelensky and Sybiha call for a strong international response
- EU condemns the attack as criminal, holding Russia responsible for prolonging the war
- Trump's ceasefire efforts undermined by Kremlin's demands for Ukrainian surrender
International Reactions
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Foreign Minister Sybiha condemned the attack, urging resolute action from allies. The EU criticized Russia for ignoring a US ceasefire proposal.
US Response
American President Trump's envoy, Keith Kellogg, denounced the attack as a breach of decency. Zelensky's advisor fired back at the Kremlin's actions.