Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure
A Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy killed eight people and wounded dozens, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months
By SAMYA KULLAB and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA
Published - Nov 18, 2024, 02:19 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:21 PM EST
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded dozens, an official said Sunday, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months.
Among the eight killed in Sumy, 40 kilometers (24 miles) from the border with Russia, were two children, said Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. More than 400 people were evacuated from the building.
The rescuers were checking every apartment looking for people who might be still in the damaged building.
“Every life destroyed by Russia is a big tragedy,” said Klymenko.
