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Russian strike hits Sumy city centre, casualties, around 20 injured reported

The Russian army hit civilian cars. 

Russian strike hits Sumy city centre, casualties, around 20 injured reported
Russians hit cars in the center of Sumy
Photo: Kordon.Media

As a result of Russian strike in the center of the city of Sumy, four people were killed, about 25 were injured. After 16 hours, the head of Sumy RMA Artem Kobzar said that another wounded person died in the hospital. Thus, the Russian strike has already killed four people.

In the hospital, a 43-year-old man died, who was in extremely serious condition. His 7-year-old daughter is seriously wounded, doctors are fighting for her life.

As of 12:25, according to the Health Ministry, 25 people were taken to medical institutions. Two were killed on the spot, one person died in the hospital.

"24 patients remain on treatment, including three children. In inpatient departments - 12 adults and three children. Eight of the wounded are in serious condition, and three of them are children, "the ministry said.

Russians struck at about 9:20. According to preliminary data, the Russians used multiple launch rocket systems.

There were five hits. At the scene of the hit, two cars burned to the ground. The type of weapon is installed.

"Among the injured is a 17-year-old child. There are also people in serious condition," the RMA said.

The State Emergency Service clarified that in one of the districts of the city the shell hit the road surface. As a result of the explosion, a car took up fire, the fire was quickly eliminated.

In another microdistrict, an apartment building is damaged - without large-scale destruction and fire. As well as 3 private houses, a warehouse building, a garage, 4 cars and one of the hospital buildings. The survey of territories continues.

Rescuers, doctors and law enforcement officers work on the spot.

 Sumy, aftermath of Russian strike
Photo: Sumy Regional Military Administration
Sumy, aftermath of Russian strike
 Sumy, aftermath of Russian attack
Photo: State Emergency Service
Sumy, aftermath of Russian attack
 Sumy, aftermath of Russian attack
Photo: State Emergency Service
Sumy, aftermath of Russian attack

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