Death toll rises above 30 after Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

The strike comes less than a day after Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats accused each other of violating a tentative US-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the 3-year-old war.

Over 30 people were killed after a Russian missile struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, local officials report.

Two ballistic missiles reportedly struck the heart of the city as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday. Videos circulating on social media show the aftermath of the attack on the city centre.

“On this bright Palm Sunday, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy,” acting mayor Artem Kobzar said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we already know of more than 20 deaths.”

Local media report that the death toll reached at least 32 killed and 84 more injured, including ten children.

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