Ballistic strike on Sumy: 21 people died, more than 80 injured, including 7 children

As a result of a Russian missile strike on Sumy, dozens of people were killed and wounded. A pre-trial investigation has been launched - investigators are collecting evidence, documenting the brutal war crime of the Russian Federation against the civilian population.

This is reported by UNN with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and information from the acting head of Sumy.

Details

Russia launched a missile attack on the center of Sumy. 21 people were killed. 83 people were injured, including 7 children.

Police have restricted access to the affected area so that emergency services can work.

Earlier, on his official page in the social network, the acting mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar, stated: "On this bright Palm Sunday, our community suffered a terrible tragedy. The enemy launched a missile attack on civilians. Unfortunately, more than 20 deaths have already been reported.."

The Office of the Prosecutor General announced the start of a pre-trial investigation into the fact of committing a war crime that caused the death of people (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, on April 13, 2025, at about 10:15, the Russian military launched two missile strikes on the center of the city of Sumy, the Prosecutor General's Office reported.

Reminder

UNN reported that an explosion occurred in Sumy against the background of a ballistic threat.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian terrorist attack on Sumy with ballistics on Palm Sunday. According to preliminary data, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded.