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Russian forces struck the center of Sumy with four guided aerial bombs on September 29, killing two people and injuring six others, including three children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
One of the bombs hit a school while classes were underway. According to Zelenskyy, children and teachers had already taken shelter, allowing about 100 people to be evacuated safely.
“The four guided aerial bombs hit the center of the city, directly striking a school where classes were taking place,” Zelenskyy said.
The other strikes hit a residential area. Two people were killed in their homes, according to the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov. Six people were injured, including three children.
Ukrainian police said the school building sustained significant damage, while several private homes were also damaged. A trolleybus at a municipal company was also affected by the attack.
Children were in shelter during strike
Local officials said students and school staff were in an underground shelter when the bomb struck. The school was subsequently evacuated, and emergency crews continued to work at the scene.
The strike caused fires at several locations, while rescuers searched damaged buildings and cleared debris.
Police later detailed the injuries, saying five people were wounded in the residential area, including children aged three, six and 15, while another person was injured elsewhere in the city.
Zelenskyy called for a stronger international response to Russia’s continuing attacks and said Moscow would not stop without increased pressure. His assessment of Russia’s intentions is a political statement and is not independently verifiable.
The latest attack follows several consecutive Russian strikes on Sumy in recent days that have also caused civilian casualties and damage to schools and other infrastructure.
