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Devastation in Sumy: Dozens Killed as Russian Missiles Strike City Center
Devastation in Sumy: Dozens Killed as Russian Missiles Strike City Center A Russian missile strike on the heart of Sumy has left at least 34 people dead and 117 injured, including 15 children, in what Ukrainian officials have condemned as one of the deadliest attacks in recent months. The missiles struck just after 10:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, targeting the area surrounding Sumy State University and its congress center. Ukrainian authorities confirmed that two Iskander-variant ballistic missiles were used in the attack. The images from the scene were harrowing—bloodied bodies scattered across city streets, burning cars, and debris from shattered buildings. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 20 buildings were damaged, including residential apartments, cafés, shops, and four educational institutions. Ten vehicles and several trams were also struck. Moscow has not issued a public statement on the incident. Officials in Sumy have alleged that the missiles were loaded with cluster munitions, weapons that are notorious for their indiscriminate impact over wide areas. These munitions reportedly caused severe damage to trees, vehicles, and buildings—further intensifying the destruction and amplifying the human toll. One resident, Nataliia, shared her experience with the BBC, saying she had just moved a group of children to a shelter moments before the second missile struck her car. “If we hadn't moved to the shelter on time, we would have been in the car and we would be dead,” she said. Svitlana Smirnova, 51, had attended church earlier that morning and was also forced to seek shelter. “A friend of mine was injured in a bus which was hit here. She is seriously injured, she is in the hospital, was operated on, she is still unconscious. She was riding with her son who was also injured,” she recounted. The congress center at the university, a well-known educational space often used for children's classes and community events, was among the buildings hit. Locals described it as a vibrant hub for learning and creativity in the city. President Zelensky used the occasion to call for a stronger international response, warning that “talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and air bombs.” He added, “Russia wants exactly this kind of terror and is dragging out this war. Without pressure on the aggressor, peace is impossible.” World leaders swiftly condemned the strike. US special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, called the attack “beyond any line of decency,” while UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described it as “horrific.” Starmer added, “President Zelensky has shown his commitment to peace. President Putin must now agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without conditions – as Ukraine has done.” French President Emmanuel Macron echoed the sentiment, stating that the strikes highlighted the urgent need to enforce a ceasefire. “Everyone knows: this war was initiated by Russia alone. And today, it is clear that Russia alone chooses to continue it – with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump,” Macron said on X. The Sumy attack came just two days after US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. According to the Kremlin, their four-hour discussion focused on elements of a Ukrainian settlement. Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev described the meeting as “productive,” though the weekend’s events cast a long shadow over any diplomatic optimism. Based on a report by BBC | X 2025-04-14 -
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Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
Try harder then! And remember it is quality not quantity that counts. -
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Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
like I said many times, Trump the greatest negotiator but look, now the stuff we were selling to them and making money have been replaced by those products from other countries -
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59 Dead, 458 Injured in First Two Days of Songkran Holiday Travel, Bangkok Tops Fatalities
What a senseless post! The majority of bigoted farangs bemoan the loss of (Thai) lives. Because the majority of 'ignorant' farangs come from countries where driving licences are hard earned (not bought); where police enforce traffic rules every day of the year (not just when they are being paid overtime); this makes our opinions fundamentally more valid, especially as Thailand has blatantly not got it right.- 1
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Half of US soldiers to potentially pull out of Europe.
Yet, Germany has a higher poverty rate than the USA. -
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