#Russian Missile Attacks
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![Why the World Must Confront Russia Over the Double-Tap Strike on Sumy, a Tactic Repeatedly Used in Ukraine]( "Why the World Must Confront Russia Over the Double-Tap Strike on Sumy, a Tactic Repeatedly Used in Ukraine")
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On April 13, the center of Sumy, Ukraine, was struck by two ballistic missiles launched from the Voronezh and Kursk regions of Russia. The attack killed over 30 civilians and injured more than 100, including children. Preliminary reports indicate the attack was carried out using Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles. Both missiles reportedly contain numerous components originating from Ukraine’s allied countries.![Aiming to Cause Maximum Civilian Devastation, Russia Uses Cluster Munitions in a Double-Tap Strike on Sumy]( "Aiming to Cause Maximum Civilian Devastation, Russia Uses Cluster Munitions in a Double-Tap Strike on Sumy")
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- War in Ukraine
Russia has once again deployed its deadly 'double-tap' tactic, this time also using cluster munitions, targeting the city of Sumy. This widely documented strategy aims to inflict widespread devastation and maximize civilian casualties, indiscriminately targeting civilians and first responders.![Sumy Strike in Photos: Russia’s Deadliest Attack on Ukraine in 2025, Claiming 34 Lives]( "Sumy Strike in Photos: Russia’s Deadliest Attack on Ukraine in 2025, Claiming 34 Lives")
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![Photo of Josh Olley]( "Photo of Josh Olley")
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- War in Ukraine
On the morning of April 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Russian forces fired two ballistic missiles at the central area of Sumy, Ukraine. The attack took place on Palm Sunday, a time when the city’s streets were crowded with civilians. Ukrainian authorities report that the strike resulted in at least 34 deaths, including two children, and left 117 people injured, among them 15 children.
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