Russia's Guided Bombs Kill 2, Wound 23 in Sumy Including 4 Children

Russian forces struck the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs (KABs) in multiple locations on Saturday, September 26, killing two people and injuring 23 others, including four children, according to the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov.

"23 people were injured as a result of enemy KAB strikes on Sumy, among them four children. The enemy struck with guided aerial bombs in several locations of the Sumy community," Hryhorov stated.

Two people died in strikes on a residential area. Three children are currently hospitalized — girls aged 14 and 8, and an 11-month-old infant. Two adults are also hospitalized.

Extent of Damage

Dozens of apartment buildings and private homes were damaged, along with a cultural institution, two preschool facilities, administrative buildings, and more than 20 vehicles. The strikes targeted multiple locations within Sumy city.

Earlier in the day, initial reports indicated two fatalities and six injured, including the 11-month-old infant, before the toll was updated as rescue operations continued. Sumy, a regional center near the Russian border, has been a frequent target of Russian air strikes throughout the war.