Russian attack on Sumy kills two, injures five

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed a woman and a 16-year-old girl and injured five other people, according to a report from Ukrinform.

The report did not provide further details on the type of weapon used in the attack or the specific location within the city that was hit. Ukrainian authorities typically release additional information, including on the extent of damage and ongoing rescue efforts, in the hours following such strikes.

Sumy, located in northeastern Ukraine near the border with Russia, has been repeatedly targeted since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, given its proximity to Russian territory and its position along a key front in the war.

Attacks on Ukrainian cities have continued to cause civilian casualties throughout the conflict, with Ukrainian officials regularly condemning strikes that hit residential areas and other non-military sites. Russia has generally maintained that its strikes target military and infrastructure objectives.

Toll from the latest strike

The deaths of the woman and teenage girl add to the civilian toll from the war, which has continued to affect cities near the Russia-Ukraine border with particular frequency. Ukrainian authorities are expected to provide updates on the condition of those injured in the attack.