Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills 32 in Ukraine’s Sumy

On April 13, 2025, a Russian ballistic missile strike targeted the Ukrainian city of Sumy, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 80 injuries, including 15 children. The attack occurred during Palm Sunday services, hitting crowded areas such as a trolleybus and a university conference center. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the incident as a “deliberate terrorist act” and called for global action and enhanced air defense systems. International leaders, including those from the U.S., UK, France, and the EU, have also condemned the attack, urging Russia to agree to an immediate ceasefire.