Russian Missile Strike Kills Many in Sumy on Palm Sunday

A Russian missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy resulted in 'many dead' on Sunday morning, according to the city's acting mayor, Artem Kobzar. The attack came as residents were celebrating Palm Sunday, marking an escalation in violence as Sumy has faced intensified assaults from Russian forces recently. Eyewitness reports described scenes of destruction, with burnt-out cars and smoke rising from the city center, as the mayor condemned the strike on civilians. Ukrainian officials have warned for weeks about a potential offensive in the region, and the strike has raised concerns about further civilian casualties. Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, reiterated the targeting of civilians in the attack. This incident marks a troubling continuation of hostilities as the conflict enters a new phase.