Death toll from Russian strike on Sumy rises to at least five

The death toll from a Russian strike on the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine earlier tonight has risen to at least five, according to reports. The city, which is near the border, has a particularly short warning time for incoming strikes.

The death toll from a Russian strike on the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine has risen to at least five, as reported at 23:23 Jerusalem time. The attack, which hit a civilian area earlier tonight, was first reported by The Zioneer at 22:43 with an initial death toll of at least one. Sumy, located near the Russian border, has a short warning time for incoming strikes, according to the report. The type of weapon used and the specific target remain unclear. No further details have been released.

2 developments

1. 23:24 · 11 JulLatest

   Death toll from the strike has risen to at least five.

2. 22:43 · 11 Jul

   Russian strike on civilian area in Sumy, Ukraine, kills at least one

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