Authorities say two Russian missiles struck the heart of a city in northeastern Ukraine on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people.
The Russian ballistic missile strike “clashed into the centre of Palm Sunday as people were on their way to church. According to To the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
The strike killed at least 34 people and injured 117 people. Including a female infant born at the beginning of the year of Ukrainian President Voldy Mil Zelensky I said. One of the missiles crashed into a university building, and the other exploded the street, he said.
Zelenskyy said paramedics were on the scene within minutes and doctors were caring for the injured. Sixty-eight of the injured were taken to hospital, eight of whom were in danger, and he Added.
“This was no coincidence. It was terrifying,” the Ministry of Defense said.
“Only a completely distorted scum can do something like this,” Zelenskyy said. He shared again video This is a scene showing her body being scattered all around.
Today, many world leaders, diplomats, and ordinary people with great hearts expressed their sadness to the Ukrainian and Ukrainian people. They condemned the Russian strike. When the crimes of war are unforgettable, and… pic.twitter.com/ufmfu6j5cu
– volodymyr Zelenskyy /володимирзеленсka (@zelenskyyua) April 13, 2025
According to Zelenskyy, the attack was “a month after Russia spurred US proposals for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.”
The responses from leaders from various worlds were quick.
“The United States is committed to our deepest pathetic dol to the victims of today’s horrifying Russian missile attacks,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio. I said. “This is a tragic reminder of why President Trump and his administration are putting so much time and effort into ending this war and achieving durable peace.”
Special US envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg I said Attacks “cross all lines of decency.”
“There are scores for civilian deaths and wounded. As a former military leader, I understand targeting and this is wrong. That’s why President Trump is working so hard to end this war,” Kellogg added.
Top Shot – Editor’s Note: Graphic Content / This photo shows the covered bodies of victims near buses that were destroyed after a missile attack in northeastern Ukraine on April 13, 2025 amid the invasion of Ukraine. At least 31 people were killed and 84 were injured in Palm Sunday in a Russian ballistic missile attack on a city in northeastern Ukraine, Kiev said in another deadly attack that came after the US top civil servant traveled to Russia. (Photo: Oleg Voronenko/AFP) (Photo by Oleg Voronenko/AFP via Getty Images)
“The Russian version of the ceasefire. Bloody palm Sunday, Smie UA,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Task I wrote it.
“Everyone knows: this war was launched by Russia alone, and today it is clear that only Russia is choosing to continue it. I wrote it.
British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer I said He said, “It’s appalling,” and “President Zelenkie has expressed his commitment to peace. Putin must now agree to a complete and immediate ceasefire without conditions.” (Related: President Putin orders the largest military draft in years as Ukraine peace stalls)
“Russian atrocities have hit again this morning,” said European Union President Ursula von der Reyen. I wrote it“The latest escalation was that Russia was an invader in a blatant violation of international law and still remained.”
US President Donald Trump told NBC News in a call on March 30 that he was “very angry” and “angry” at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions regarding talks. Putin reportedly was debating the possibility that Zelensky would be removed from his office.
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A week before the attack on Smee, Russia attacked Krivii RIH, the hometown of Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, killing at least 14 people (including children) and injuring more than 20 others, Zelenska I said. According to one of the photos shared by Zelenska, the playground was attacked.
“Children should be hope, not targets,” she added.
