Cliff Notes
- Ukraine’s military has targeted the base of the 448th Russian missile brigade, which was responsible for a recent missile strike on Sumy that resulted in 35 fatalities and over 119 injuries, including children.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling for a global response and highlighting the tragic injury of a newborn girl in the assault.
- NATO reaffirmed its support for Ukraine during a visit from Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, amidst ongoing tensions and accusations exchanged by both Russian and Ukrainian officials regarding violations of a US-brokered ceasefire deal.
Ukrainian forces ‘strike Russian brigade’ behind deadly missile attack on Sumy
Ukraine’s military says it has struck the base of the Russian missile brigade behind Sunday’s devastating attack on Sumy.
A Russian assault on the city killed 35 people and injured at least 119. Children were among the dead and wounded.
The Ukrainian military has now said it has struck a base of “the 448th missile brigade of the Russian occupiers”.
In a statement on messaging app Telegram, it said the base was “hit [and] a secondary detonation of ammunition was recorded”.
“The results of the strike are being clarified,” it added.
Additional sources
Ukrainian forces ‘strike Russian brigade’ behind deadly missile attack on Sumy – Sky News
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces target Russian missile brigade behind deadly Sumy attack; Witkoff unveils ‘5 territories’ deal for Russia – The Kyiv Independent