Russian Missile Strike on Sumy Kills 10, Including Children, Injures 52; City Loses Power

Nov 17, 2024, 09:11 PM

A Russian ballistic missile strike on a nine-story residential building in Sumy, Ukraine, has resulted in at least 10 deaths, including a 14-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy, and 52 injuries. The attack occurred on the evening of November 17, with the death toll initially reported at eight. The missile hit a densely populated area, leading to the evacuation of over 400 residents. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the number of casualties is expected to rise. The strike is part of a larger wave of drone and missile attacks described by officials as the most significant in recent months. A subsequent missile attack on November 18 targeted energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the city without power.