Ukraine says 3 killed, 11 injured by Russian missile attack on Sumy

Sumy regional administration claims ballistic missile hit civilian infrastructure in city's suburbs

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukraine on Tuesday said that at least three people were killed and 11 others injured by a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy.

“As a result of the Russian strike on the outskirts of Sumy today, unfortunately, three people died – a child and two adults,” said a statement by the Sumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram.

The regional administration claimed that the afternoon attack used a ballistic missile, which struck civilian infrastructure in the suburbs of the city, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the Russian border.

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said in a separate statement that 11 others, including five children, were injured in the attack as of 7.45 p.m. (1645GMT).

Russian authorities did not immediately comment on the claims.

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