A missile strike hit a school and a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, injuring 65 people. The attack occurred on Monday, March 25, 2024, at around 2:00 pm local time.
The strike damaged several residential buildings, but no students were hurt as they had taken shelter in a bomb shelter. Volodymyr Artiukh, the head of the Sumy region, confirmed the attack and the casualties.
This latest attack comes as US and Russian officials are discussing a potential ceasefire in the Ukraine war in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, US and Ukrainian officials met in Riyadh, where they discussed key issues, including energy problems. The US and Ukraine are working together to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said the talks were productive, focusing on finding the best ways to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia continues to attack Ukraine, with 99 drones launched overnight. Ukraine claimed to have used US-made “Himars” missiles to attack a secret location in Russia’s Belgorod region, destroying four parked helicopters.