Ukraine: Russia strikes Sumy's crowded city centre

13/04/2025 16:28 France 24

Russia missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 32 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week.

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