13-year-old teen awarded in Sumy for rescuing people during Russian missile strike

This was announced by Acting Mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar.

"On April 13, during a missile strike, Kyrylo was riding a bus with his mother on the way to training. While most people were gripped by fear, he didn’t panic: he bravely broke a window, unlocked the door, and helped other passengers get out. Then he went on to assist the wounded in the street," Kobzar said.

The boy was awarded the medal on behalf of the Sumy City Council and also received a voucher for a two-week vacation in Bulgaria at the children’s camp Mandarin.

• On the morning of Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Russian forces launched missile attacks on the center of Sumy. The strike killed 35 civilians, including two children.
• According to updated information, as of Tuesday, April 15, the number of casualties from the Russian army's missile strike on central Sumy on April 13 has risen to 125.