The high number of fatalities and injuries in the missile attack on the city of Sumy on the morning of 13 April was caused by a second Russian ballistic strike.

Source: Serhii Kryvosheienko, Head of the Sumy City Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "This morning, two missile strikes were launched on the centre of Sumy. It was the second ballistic missile strike that caused most of the casualties, with many killed and wounded.

The second missile, likely packed with fragmentation elements, exploded in mid-air to inflict maximum damage on people in the city streets. Early assessments indicate that most civilians died due to these deadly fragments.

The blast occurred roughly 200 metres from the initial strike, in an area with residential buildings, educational facilities, and shops."

Details: Kryvosheienko said the nature of the strike indicates a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure and people.

Emergency services, law enforcement and experts remain on site.

"Official information about the type of munition used in this terrorist attack, aimed at killing as many people as possible, will be released soon," Kryvosheienko added.

Background: 

• A Russian missile strike on the centre of Sumy on the morning of 13 April killed 32 people, including two children.
• The number of injured civilians has risen to 99, including 11 children.

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