Number of people injured in Russian strikes on Sumy rises to 17 – photos
Updated information from police and emergency services has indicated that 17 people, including a child, have been injured in Russian strikes on the city of Sumy on the evening of 10 April. Eleven high-rise residential buildings, a kindergarten and
Updated information from police and emergency services has indicated that 17 people, including a child, have been injured in Russian strikes on the city of Sumy on the evening of 10 April. Eleven high-rise residential buildings, a kindergarten and around 10 cars have been damaged.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; National Police of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast
Quote from the National Police: "Seventeen people were injured in the attack on the city of Sumy, namely a 14-year-old teenager, three men and 13 women of various ages.
Twelve high-rise residential buildings, one house, a kindergarten and 10 cars were also damaged."
Police officers working at the scene
Photo: National Police of Ukraine
Details: The State Emergency Service said that the first strike had hit a high-rise residential building, destroying the roof and causing a fire. After extinguishing the blaze, rescue workers began dismantling unstable structures. Five people suffered from shock and sought medical treatment.
A firefighter extinguishing the fire
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The second strike hit another residential building, causing fires on the ground and second floors. Rescue workers rescued a woman that was injured and handed her over to medics.
Emergency workers working at the scene
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Early reports from the State Emergency Service indicated that five people had been injured in that strike, including a child.
The State Emergency Service added that residents had been evacuated.
In total, 11 high-rise residential buildings, a kindergarten and around 10 cars were damaged.
Background: Fourteen people, including a child, were injured in a Russian drone strike on a residential building in the city of Sumy on the evening of 10 April.
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