The Russians attacked on Sunday morning located in the northeast of Ukraine Suma with 2 ballistic missiles. According to the latest information from Ukrainian authorities, 32 people were killed in the attack, including 2 children, and 84 were injured. Among the injured are 10 children. The missiles fell on the city centre at a time erstwhile people, among others, returned or went to the church in connection with the Palm Sunday celebrated in Ukraine.
The attack on Sumy was the second massive attack this period against Ukrainian civilians. On 4 April, the Russian military killed 19 people, including 9 children in Krzywy Krog, in the center of the country. 20th victim of this attack died in the hospital.
World leaders outraged by the bloody attack of Russians
The brutal crime of the Russians provoked outrage and a wave of comments among planet leaders.
"Russian version of ceasefire. Blood Palm Sunday’ — With these words, Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the attack on Sunday.
"This morning 2 Russian missiles struck the heart of Sumy city in Ukraine, causing many casualties among civilians, including children. Everyone knows that: Russia itself started this war. Today, it is clear that only Russia decides to proceed — with gross disregard for human life, global law and the diplomatic efforts of president Trump. Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia. France is working tirelessly to accomplish this, together with its partners. The victims, the wounded and the full Ukraine, who proceed to resist: our solidarity, our respect, our unwavering commitment," he wrote French president Emmanuel Macron.
"Another vile Russian war crime – this time in the heart of Sum. It's a slap for anyone who seeks and desires peace. The civilized planet must usage force to halt barbarians killing civilians and children. Our hearts are with families of victims and wounded. At this hr of pain, Lithuania reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine and president Zelenski until a fair peace is achieved," he commented Lithuanian president Gitanas Nauseda.
"Russia continues its run of violence, showing one more time that this war is going on and is only due to the fact that Russia wants to do so. My heart is directed towards the victims, their families and everyone who has been touched by another violent act of aggression. The European Union will always stand by the heroic people of Ukraine. Those liable for these attacks must be held accountable before the judiciary," he wrote president of the European Council Antonio Costa.
"Poland condemns Russia's barbarian rocket strike on Sumy. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and want the wounded a fast recovery. The attack on the civilian population on Palm Sunday shows that Russia's goal is not peace but the demolition of the Ukrainian people," the Polish Ministry of abroad Affairs reported on social media.
"Today's attack of Russian forces on Palm Sunday for civilian purposes in Sumach exceeds all limits of decency. There are dozens of dead and injured civilians. As a erstwhile military commander, I know how to choice targets, and that's inappropriate. That is why president Trump is working hard to end this war" American peculiar Envoy for Ukraine, retired General Keith Kellogg.
"Frightening scenes from this morning erstwhile Sum residents gathered on Palm Sunday to be fired on by Russian rockets. A terrible example of Russia's aggravated attacks, while Ukraine accepted unconditional ceasefire. Today, my thoughts are with the Ukrainian people," she commented Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas.
"I am horrified by Russia's terrible attacks on the civilian population in Sumach. At this tragic time, my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. president Zelenski showed his commitment to peace. Putin must now agree to a complete and immediate ceasefire without any conditions," he said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
“Russia does not want to change, Russia does not search peace. It is controlled by murderers who prove all day that they are not seeking peace. Czech Republic is inactive with Ukraine," he wrote Head of the Czech MFA Jan Lipavsky.
"On the holy day of Palm Sunday in Sumach there was another terrible and despicable Russian attack that one more time caused innocent civilian victims, besides unfortunately among children. I powerfully condemn this unacceptable violence, which runs counter to any real commitment to peace promoted by president Trump and supported by Italy with conviction with Europe and another global partners. I offer my sincere condolences to the victims of their families and to the full Ukrainian nation. We will proceed to halt this barbarism," she wrote Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
