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

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - 13 April, 21:45

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.

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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