Tragedy in Sumy: "The attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy crosses any line of decency"
Special envoy for Ukraine, retired General Keith Kellogg, reacted to the Russian attack on the city of Sumy in Ukraine. "The attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy crosses any line of decency. There are scores of civilian dead and wounded," he wrote.
What you need to know?
- Attack on Sumy: Russian forces attacked the city of Sumy in Ukraine, using two ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions.
- Civilian casualties: As a result of the attack, 32 people were killed, including two children, and 99 people were injured, including 11 children.
- International reaction: General Keith Kellogg from the USA sharply criticised the attack, calling it a transgression of all boundaries of decency.
"Today's Palm Sunday attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy crosses any line of decency. There are scores of civilian dead and wounded," – wrote Kellogg on platform X.
Kellogg: This attack is unacceptable
He also noted that, as a former commander, he fully understands the rules of selecting military targets, and in his opinion, this attack is unacceptable. "It is why President Trump is working hard to end this war," he added.
Tragic toll of casualties after the attack on Sumy
The number of people affected by the Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy has risen to 99, including 11 children, informed the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) at 1:50 PM GMT.
32 people were killed, including two children.
Russians attacked Sumy with two ballistic missiles on Sunday before noon. The head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, Andriy Yermak, informed that they were equipped with cluster munitions.
NATO on the attack on Sumy
NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart responded to the attack. "NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart responded to the attack. "Horrific scenes from the center of Sumy where Russian ballistic missiles killed dozens and severely injured many more ordinary civilians. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people on what is a sacred day for so many.," she wrote on the platform X." she wrote on the platform X.
Poland also condemned Russia's barbaric missile strike on Sumy.
"The attack on civilians on Palm Sunday shows that Russia's goal is not peace," the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised on platform X on Sunday.
