Today, Russian drones struck a kindergarten in the centre of Sumy. Rescuers are working at the site, and there are probably people still trapped under the rubble. Information about the victims and the consequences is being clarified.
Russian Federation strikes at kindergarten in Sumy
In the centre of Sumy today, Russian troops attacked a civilian building, a kindergarten, with two attack drones. According to local media, all emergency services are working at the scene, and rescuers are conducting search operations. It is noted that there may be people under the rubble, and the rescue operation is ongoing.
The JMA confirmed the attack by kamikaze drones on a facility in the heart of the city. As of this moment, information on the number of victims and other consequences of the attack is being clarified. The scene has been cordoned off, with medics and emergency workers working at the scene.
Response of local authorities and rescue services
According to the regional military administration, the strikes targeted a civilian building, which once again underscores the tactics of Russian shelling of social infrastructure. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene, and work was organised to clear the rubble and search for possible victims.
Reports indicate that the rescue operation is being hampered by the ongoing attack. Medics are providing assistance to the victims, and police are securing the perimeter. Information on the number of people trapped in the rubble is currently being clarified.
Consequences of the strike and the security situation
The destruction of a civilian building in the centre of Sumy creates additional risks for the city's residents. The damage to the kindergarten indicates a targeted attack on objects that do not have military significance. Residents are being urged to stay in shelters due to the risk of repeated attacks.
Local authorities are already organising assistance to the victims and are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack. Rescuers continue to search for people under the rubble and the situation remains tense.
Why it matters
Attack on a kindergarten - is yet another example of a cynical violation of international humanitarian law by the Russian Federation. Such attacks on civilian objects endanger the lives of civilians, including children.
Increased shelling of residential and social infrastructure in Ukrainian cities underscores the need to strengthen the air defence system. Such incidents affect the psychological state of the population and require additional support from the state and the international community.
