Russia struck Sumy: What is known about the aftermath of the attack (photos)

On the afternoon of March 24, the enemy attacked the city center of Sumy. As a result of the attack, several dozen people were injured.

The wounded are receiving medical assistance. This was reported by Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Volodymyr Artyukh.

According to Artyukh, it was a missile strike carried out by Russia.

The attack damaged multi-story buildings (with broken windows and balconies), as well as educational and healthcare institutions.

A fire broke out in one of the apartment buildings.

The head of the Regional Military Administration noted that at the time of the strike, students were in a protective shelter, and none of them were harmed. He also added that inspections of the multi-story buildings are being conducted to provide assistance to the affected residents.

Acting Mayor of Sumy Artem Kobzar, reported that children were among the victims.

As of 3:10 p.m., it was known that 28 people were injured, including four children.

The Sumy City Council reported that places for overnight stays have been organized for residents of damaged apartments in kindergartens No. 10 and No. 25.

Additionally, starting at 5:00 p.m., round-the-clock emergency response hubs will operate in the shelters of the pediatric department of the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise "St. Zinaida Children's Clinical Hospital" (Khvorostyanka Street) and Primary School No. 32 (Kholodnohirska Street).

At these facilities, residents of damaged buildings will be able to receive consultations, submit requests for inspections of damaged housing, and report criminal offenses.

All emergency services are currently working at the impact site.

As of 4:00 p.m., the number of victims rose to 65, including 14 children, according to the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office. An investigation has been launched following the attack on the residential area of Sumy.

According to the Sumy City Council, as of 4:58 p.m., the number of victims sharply increased to 74.

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