Overview

• Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people and injuring 117, including children.
• Ukrainian officials claim the missiles contained cluster munitions, allegedly aimed at maximizing civilian casualties during a religious holiday.
• The attack follows a similar deadly strike on Kryvyi Rih earlier this month, highlighting an escalation in civilian-targeted violence.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for a stronger international response, accusing Russia of prolonging the war through acts of terror.
• The strike coincides with stalled U.S.-led peace negotiations, as both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.