Russian Missile Strike on Soumy Kills 34 Civilians on Palm Sunday

The attack, targeting a crowded city center, has drawn international condemnation and intensified calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of Soumy, Ukraine, killing at least 34 people, including two children, and injuring over 100 others.
The strike occurred on Palm Sunday, a significant religious holiday, as civilians were gathered in public spaces and attending church services.
Ukrainian authorities identified the missiles as Iskander-M/KN-23 and attributed the attack to specific Russian missile brigades, calling it a deliberate targeting of civilians.
Global leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Antonio Guterres, condemned the attack as a war crime and called for stronger measures to pressure Russia into a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the devastation and garner stronger international support against Russian aggression.