Death toll rises following missile strike in Sumy (photos)

The number of killed in the missile strike on Sumy has risen to 12.

This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

Emergency services continue their efforts to eliminate the aftermath of the attack.

Sumy Regional Military Administration Head Volodymyr Artyukh provided updates on the situation in the residential area targeted by the enemy missile.

According to him, as of 2:00 p.m., November 18, it became known about another person who died.

"Thus, the Russians killed 12 people, two of them children. 84 residents of high-rise buildings, including 12 children, received injuries of varying severity. They are being provided with the necessary medical care. One child was transported to the capital for specialized surgical intervention. Doctors will do everything possible to save her life," the head of the Regional Military Administration noted.

Around 10 teams of volunteer and community organizations, along with various municipal services, are working to eliminate the consequences of the strike.

In total, the attack damaged 2,200 windows across more than 1,000 homes.

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