Sumy: 11 dead and nearly 90 injured as a result of the attack (updated).
The number of deaths from the Russian missile strike on Sumy has increased to 11, including two children. This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
According to official data as of 8:00 AM, 84 people of various degrees of severity were injured as a result of the attack, including 11 children. 11 people remain in intensive care, six of whom are children.
Missile strike on Sumy As of this morning, the number of dead as a result of the attack has increased to 11, including 2 children.Another 55 people were injured, including 8 children.An emergency assistance point has been promptly deployed at the site of the event to assist citizens. pic.twitter.com/6GOMZwrTdk
— GLAVCOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) November 18, 2024
According to local authorities, Russian occupiers used ballistic missiles with cluster munitions on Sumy, which have a high devastating power.
Efforts are underway to eliminate the consequences of the threat. An operational response headquarters has been established to provide assistance to the victims.
Updated at 10:02 AM. According to the State Emergency Service, the total number of injured from the missile strike on Sumy has increased to 89, including 11 children.
We remind you that mourning days have been declared in Sumy on November 18 and 19 for those who died as a result of the missile strike that occurred on Sunday, November 17.
It was previously reported that 10 people were killed and 51 injured as a result of the missile strike on a high-rise building in Sumy. More than 400 people were evacuated. President Volodymyr Zelensky provided information about the consequences of the strike on Sumy.
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