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"That day, my baby asked me to put a cross on her": Sumy woman recounts surviving Russian missile strike with her daughter

www.pravda.com.ua
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:23:03 +0300
Tetiana, a resident of Sumy, and her young daughter Liza were among those caught in the city centre when Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on 13 April. Source Ukrainska Pravda. Zhyttia Life Details Tetiana admitted that she and her daughter had planned to visit relatives that day, as reported by local media outlet Kordon.Media. To Tetianas surprise, her daughter asked to wear a cross before they left. When we were getting dressed, my daughter said, Put a cross on me. She usually doesnt like wearing it, but that day, she insisted, Put it on, Tetiana recalled. They made their way to a public transport stop and boarded a bus, which would later be caught near the epicentre of the missile strike. Tetiana remembers a boy who gave up his seat for them. It was 13yearold Kyrylo who later helped passengers escape from the burning bus. The bus was packed. We were sitting on the seats near the middle door. Someone said they heard a whistle. I heard the explosion itself, she said. After the strike, Tetiana shielded her daughter with her body as glass shattered, debris fell and dust filled the air. She recalls passengers immediately trying to leave the bus, but she was unable to stand. Fearing more falling shrapnel, she stayed put. By then, people had started jumping out of the vehicle and crowding around the exit, which turned out to be blocked. I looked at my little girl she opened her eyes, saw me covered in blood and started crying. I began to calm her down, Tetiana said. Eventually, Tetiana and her daughter managed to escape the burning bus. A woman extended her hand and I managed to get out. My focus was entirely on my daughter, but out of the corner of my eye, I saw people lying around, Tetiana said. After leaving the damaged bus, the pair waited for Tetianas husband, who had been unable to reach them due to the blocked street. Concerned locals approached and offered assistance. That day, both Tetiana and Liza sustained minor injuries, particularly to their faces. I blame myself for going out during the air raid. I regret getting on that bus... My baby is slowly recovering from what happened, but I am struggling. Whenever were in the car, I feel like it could happen all over again, Tetiana shared. Background On the afternoon of 13 April, two Russian missiles struck the heart of Sumy, leaving 125 local residents injured, including 18 children. The latest reports confirm that 35 people were killed. The Sumy City Military Administration reported that the majority of casualties were caused by a second ballistic missile strike, which occurred just two minutes after the first. The attack claimed the lives of schoolchildren, students, teachers and drivers. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon
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