Russian shelling has killed two civilians in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed on Tuesday.
In a video message on the Telegram app, Zelenskiy stated that a rescue operation was underway at the scene, with more potential victims feared to be trapped under debris.
City officials reported that Sumy, located approximately 30 km from the Russian border, was hit by a Russian airstrike around 12:10 pm (1010 GMT). The strike caused significant damage to a car servicing station, several homes, and an educational building. However, Zelenskiy later clarified, based on preliminary findings, that the city had been struck by a multiple-launch rocket system.
He emphasised that the only way to protect against such attacks is to destroy Russian weapons and launch systems on Russian soil. “That is why the ability to strike at Russian territory is so important for us,” Zelenskiy remarked.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Defence Ministry stated that Ukraine had launched U.S.-produced ATACMS missiles into Russian territory twice in the past three days, warning of retaliatory measures.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered a critical phase, with Moscow reportedly deploying North Korean troops, while Kyiv continues to use Western-supplied missiles to strike inside Russia.
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The mayor of Novorossiisk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea, declared a state of emergency on Saturday after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike injured five people and caused damage to both residential buildings and a grain terminal.
U.S. officials have completed work on a fresh package of economic sanctions targeting Russia’s energy and banking sectors, aiming to ramp up pressure on Moscow to support President Donald Trump’s stalled peace initiative in Ukraine, according to multiple officials familiar with the matter.
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A possible gas blast at a Moscow apartment building left two dead and several others hurt, as officials investigate the cause.
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A possible gas blast at a Moscow apartment building left two dead and several others hurt, as officials investigate the cause.
U.S. President Trump says the American movie industry is under threat and is imposing steep tariffs on all foreign-produced films in response.
Oscar Piastri dominated in Miami for his third straight Formula One victory, leading a McLaren one-two and tightening his grip on the championship.
Populist candidate George Simion is on track to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election, fueling concerns over the country’s future direction.
The Israeli military plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch a renewed offensive in Gaza and shift forces across multiple fronts.
A possible gas blast at a Moscow apartment building left two dead and several others hurt, as officials investigate the cause.
U.S. President Trump says the American movie industry is under threat and is imposing steep tariffs on all foreign-produced films in response.
Oscar Piastri dominated in Miami for his third straight Formula One victory, leading a McLaren one-two and tightening his grip on the championship.
Populist candidate George Simion is on track to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election, fueling concerns over the country’s future direction.
The Israeli military plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch a renewed offensive in Gaza and shift forces across multiple fronts.
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