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Russia Escalates Multi-Front Strikes, Intensifying Civilian Toll in Ukraine

Recent attacks on Kherson, Sumy, and Dnipro leave dozens dead, hundreds injured, and infrastructure devastated as Ukrainian authorities document potential war crimes.

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A woman lays flowers at a memorial erected in memory of the victims in the center of Sumy, Ukraine.

Overview

  • Russian forces launched 141 strikes across Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in 257 explosions and widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, including homes and community centers.
  • In Kherson, guided bombs destroyed the city's ice arena, while artillery strikes damaged residential buildings, schools, and supermarkets, killing one and injuring several others.
  • A mass drone attack on Dnipro killed two people, including a young and elderly woman, and injured 16 others, including a nine-month-old baby, with fires and damage reported across the city.
  • Palm Sunday saw the deadliest attack on Ukrainian civilians this year, as two Russian ballistic missiles struck Sumy city center, killing 35 and injuring over 100.
  • Ukrainian officials are documenting these attacks as potential war crimes, citing deliberate strikes on rescue teams and emergency vehicles that hinder aid efforts.