Zelenskyy: Nearly 70 people hospitalised after Russian strikes on Sumy, 8 in critical condition – video

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — 13 April, 21:45
Zelenskyy: Nearly 70 people hospitalised after Russian strikes on Sumy, 8 in critical condition – video
Clearing of rubble in Sumy. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Sixty-eight out of 117 people injured in the morning attack on Sumy by the Russian Federation are in medical facilities, eight of them in a critical condition.

Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "Sixty-eight people injured in the attack are currently in medical facilities, eight of whom are in a critical condition. Doctors are doing everything possible to save their lives and preserve the health of the wounded.

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In addition to the university, the strike damaged five apartment buildings, cafes, shops, and the district court. In total, the Russian attack damaged 20 buildings."

Details: Meanwhile, the State Emergency Service reported that 51 buildings, 34 cars and a trolleybus had been damaged in the Russian attack on Sumy on 13 April.

As of 21:00, the number of fatalities and casualties did not change: 34 people were killed, including two children, and 117 people were injured, including 15 children.

Background:

  • On the morning of 13 April, the Russians conducted two ballistic strikes on the centre of Sumy.
  • As of 18:00 on 13 April, it was known that 34 people had been killed in the attack, including two children. Another 117 people, including 15 children, were injured.
  • The high number of fatalities and casualties in the missile attack was caused by a second Russian ballistic strike.
  • The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces vowed "inevitable retribution" and a harsh response following Russia’s double missile strike.

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