EU Ambassador condemns Russia's war crime in Sumy following ballistic missile attack

The attack, which occurred early this morning, involved two ballistic missiles hitting the heart of the city, just as churchgoers were gathering for the Palm Sunday mass.

In a statement posted on X, the Ambassador described the attack as "horrific," emphasizing the timing of the assault and the devastation it caused to the local community.

"Two ballistic missiles hit the center of the city. Just as churchgoers gathered for the Palm Sunday mass! Another in a series of war crimes!" the Ambassador wrote, condemning the attack and offering her condolences to the victims.

• On the morning of Sunday, April 13, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Sumy, killing and injuring dozens of civilians.