**Russia Continues to Attack Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure**
In a devastating turn of events, Russia continued its deadly attacks on Ukrainian territory yesterday, striking the central city of Sumy with a long-range rocket system equipped with cluster warheads. The attack killed at least two civilians and injured seven others, including children.
According to local authorities and airspace monitoring sources, the Russian forces used the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system, which is a modernized version of the Smerch (9K58). This system has improved accuracy and can reach targets up to 200 km away when equipped with newer rockets. The combination of cluster munitions makes it even more lethal against exposed personnel, vehicles, and infrastructure.
The attack on Sumy is just one example of Russia’s deliberate daily air attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure. The goal of these attacks is to disrupt civilian life and create fear among the Ukrainian population.
**Kinzhall Missile Strikes Near Mykolaiv**
In a separate incident, Russia launched a Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile from a MiG-31K fighter jet. The missile’s speed – up to Mach 10 – made it difficult to counter, and it reportedly struck near the city of Mykolaiv.
According to Ukrainian airspace monitoring channels, the launch was tracked from the Kamyshin area in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast, with a projected trajectory of approximately 1,200 km westward toward central or right-bank Ukraine. The missile can maneuver mid-flight, deviating from typical ballistic paths, making interception efforts even more challenging.
**Analysis**
The continued attacks by Russia on Ukrainian territory are a clear indication of the country’s disregard for human life and civilian infrastructure. The use of cluster munitions and hypersonic missiles like the Kinzhal only adds to the dangers faced by civilians in Ukraine.
It is also concerning that these attacks come after yesterday’s second round of Russo-Ukrainian ceasefire talks in Istanbul, pushed by US President Donald Trump. The lack of progress on these talks raises questions about Russia’s willingness to engage in peaceful negotiations and its true intentions for the conflict.
**Conclusion**
The situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, with civilians bearing the brunt of Russia’s aggression. It is essential that international efforts focus on bringing an end to this conflict and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Sources:
* Euromaidan Press: “Russia kills civilians in central Sumy with Tornado-S cluster munitions, hypersonic Kinzhal hits near Mykolaiv”
* Nikolaevsky Vanyok (Ukrainian airspace monitoring channel): Various reports
* YeRadar (Ukrainian airspace monitoring channel): Various reports
