At least 32 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city
Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the "terrible strike by Russian ballistic missiles" hit an "ordinary city street, ordinary life", adding that without strong pressure, "Russia will continue to drag out this war".
Two Iskander-variant ballistic missiles struck at around 10:15 local time (08:15 BST), both hitting the area around Sumy State University and its congress centre.
Images and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles. At least two children were killed.
Ukrainian authorities told the BBC that 20 buildings were damaged, including four educational institutions, as well as cafes, shops and five apartment buildings. Ten cars and trams were also hit.
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