Russian Missile Strike on Sumy Injures 94 as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Saudi Arabia

The attack on civilian areas highlights ongoing hostilities as Ukraine and Russia negotiate potential agreements on shipping safety and energy infrastructure.

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy injured 94 people, including 23 children, and caused extensive damage to residential buildings, schools, and a hospital.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces destroyed four Russian helicopters in Belgorod using U.S.-supplied HIMARS, targeting a concealed Russian airfield.
Ceasefire negotiations in Riyadh, mediated by the U.S., have yet to yield an agreement, with discussions focusing on Black Sea shipping safety and energy infrastructure protection.
Ukraine repelled 165 Russian assaults on March 24, with the fiercest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk sector, where 53 attacks were thwarted.
Russian propaganda falsely claimed the Sumy missile strike targeted military sites, a narrative refuted by Ukrainian authorities, who confirmed civilian areas were hit.