Tensions Escalate: Missile Strikes in Sumy

Russia's defense ministry claimed it targeted a meeting of Ukrainian officers in Sumy with Iskander missiles. Ukrainian authorities reported heavy casualties, claiming two Russian ballistic missiles resulted in 34 deaths and 117 injuries.

Russia's defense ministry announced a targeted strike on a meeting of Ukrainian commanding officers in Sumy using two Iskander missiles, according to Russian news agencies.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian officials reported that two Russian ballistic missiles had caused significant casualties in Sumy, resulting in 34 fatalities and 117 injuries.

This incident marks a significant escalation of tensions, further complicating the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)