Dozens of people have been killed in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, with more than 30 fatalities reported by Ukraine’s state emergency service, including two children. The strikes have left a trail of destruction in their wake, with one resident telling the BBC that “everything in my house jumped” during the attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ignoring a ceasefire proposal, further escalating tensions in the region. US special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, condemned the strikes, stating that they “cross any line of decency.”
For many Ukrainians living through this morning’s violence, the prospect of peace or a ceasefire seems increasingly distant. The ongoing conflict, which has been raging for over three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, continues to devastate the region.
In an attempt to address the escalating violence, US envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with President Putin to discuss a potential peace settlement in Ukraine. However, the recent attacks on Sumy highlight the challenges of achieving lasting peace in the region.
As the death toll rises and violence continues to escalate, the international community remains on edge, with fears of further bloodshed and devastation in Ukraine. The situation in Sumy serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a resolution to bring peace to the region.
