Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russian forces deliberately launched a missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday in order to cause a large number of casualties among the civilian population. There are dead in the city.
This morning, 13 April, after the alarm was sounded, Sumy came under attack by the occupants. As a result of the shelling, there are dead and wounded.
On April 12, Stetskivskyi district was hit by an air strike from an enemy drone, houses and outbuildings were damaged. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries among civilians.
Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to purchase air defense systems from partners, not just ask for them. He discussed this issue with Trump and emphasized that air defense is a priority for protecting cities.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to support communities and regions that need it most. Half a billion hryvnias will be received by seven regions for utility services in medical institutions.
Fortifications are being strengthened and the population is being evacuated in Sumy region due to Russia's attempts to expand the "grey zone". More than 15,000 people have been evacuated from the border area, and preparations for defense are underway.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia neglects diplomacy, attacking Dnipro, Nikopol, and other regions where there are dead and wounded, including children. He called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
The patrol police announced that from April 11, TruCAM radars will be installed on 25 new road sections. Now a total of 160 devices will operate on 338 road sections.
russian troops intend to create a buffer zone along the border of Sumy region and possibly advance on Sumy. putin may use this to expand claims to Ukrainian territories.
Russian occupiers are building up forces in the Kharkiv region, expecting offensive actions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is happening after the loss of the bridgehead near the village of Nadia.
Russian troops are trying to break through the defense in Donetsk region, especially in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. Fierce fighting continues, Ukrainian soldiers are holding back the enemy's onslaught.
Despite statements about a truce, Russian troops continue to strike Sumy, emphasizes the head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council. Putin is prolonging the war, refusing a truce in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has increased air attacks, launching over 1460 air bombs, 670 drones, and 30 missiles in a week. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow.
Putin is prolonging the war, waiting for a call from the USA, but he should be the one to ask. The head of the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council, Kovalenko, emphasized that Russia must pay for its audacity.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 Shahed-type drones and imitators. Ukrainian soldiers shot down 65 UAVs, and 35 imitators were lost locationally, without consequences.
Russia is planning a major offensive in the spring-summer of 2025 in several directions to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. G7 warns of possible intensification of fighting.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation with drones. The massive strike hit Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
Russian troops struck with UAVs at one of the starostynsky districts of the Sumy territorial community. Cars and private houses were damaged, there is no information about casualties.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to increase international pressure on the russian federation due to massive drone attacks. He condemned talks of easing sanctions and called for decisive action to stop the aggression.
Emergency recovery works have been temporarily suspended in Sumy. Emergency structures were dismantled, 803 windows were restored, and 173 citizens received assistance.
As a result of the Russian missile strike in Sumy, 101 people were injured, including 23 children. 14 adults and 16 children are in the hospital, two in serious condition.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that she condemns the impact on civilians as a result of the Russian strike on Sumy. The United States will continue to work to cease fire in order to avoid casualties.
As a result of the enemy shelling in Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 99 people, including 76 adults and 23 children. The elimination of the consequences of the strike is ongoing, rescuers and volunteers are working.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Pokrovsk, a 15-year-old girl died, which increased the number of dead children to 605. Also, on March 24, 22 children were injured in Sumy.
In the evening of March 24, the Russians struck a village in Sumy region, causing a fire in a residential building. State Emergency Service specialists extinguished the fire and inspected the area.
During the day, rescuers in Sumy carried out restoration work after the missile strike. Emergency structures were dismantled and windows were temporarily restored, hundreds of people received assistance.
As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy, nearly 90 people are known to be injured, including 17 children. Zelenskyy stressed that Russia must be forced to peace.
In Sumy, rescuers have extinguished all sources of fire after the missile attack. Psychologists and medics of the State Emergency Service provided assistance to 78 citizens, and the dismantling of emergency structures is ongoing.
Russian propaganda is spreading a fake about a strike on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy, trying to justify the missile strike on residential buildings. The National Security and Defense Council notes that this is an attempt to shift responsibility.
As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, 88 victims are known, including 17 children. Houses, educational and healthcare institutions were damaged, and a help center was organized.