Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Sumy rises to 99

Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Sumy rises to 99

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The Russian missile strike in Sumy on March 24 has left 99 people injured, including 76 adults and 23 children.

According to Ukrinform, the Sumy City Council reported this via Telegram.

Efforts to eliminate the aftermath of the attack are ongoing, with two headquarters operating in the city. Three locations have been set up where rescuers, police, utility workers, and volunteers from NGOs are working. At these locations, the owners of damaged properties are being provided with the necessary materials for emergency repairs, such as OSB boards and assistance with securing broken windows.

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Service providers are working to restore electricity, heating, water, and gas supply.

Hot meals have been organized for workers and the victims, the Sumy City Council said.

On March 24, at around 14:00, Russia carried out a missile strike on Sumy. By the evening, there were 94 injured, including 71 adults and 23 children.

Photo credit: Ukraine's State Emergency Service

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