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Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Brigade After Deadly Sumy Attack

The Ukrainian military retaliated against the 448th missile brigade following a Russian strike on Sumy that killed 35 civilians, as international leaders condemned the attack and NATO reaffirmed support for Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attend a joint press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff shake hands prior to their talks in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, April 11, 2025.
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Overview

  • A Russian missile strike on Sumy killed 35 civilians, including children, with reports of a deliberate double-tap tactic targeting first responders.
  • Ukrainian forces responded by hitting the base of the Russian 448th missile brigade responsible for the attack, with reports of secondary detonations at the site.
  • NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine, reaffirming unwavering support for Kyiv while emphasizing the urgent need for air defense systems.
  • The United States declined to back a G7 condemnation of the Sumy attack, citing a desire to maintain negotiation channels with Russia for a potential ceasefire.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism for downplaying the Sumy attack as a 'mistake' and focusing blame on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former President Biden for the war.