Attack on Ukrainian Sumy on June 3, 2025: Putin’s Russia – a terrorist state and child killer, in its impotence finds no better way than to strike the most vulnerable – civilians

“The Russians struck Sumy, directly targeting civilians: as of now, it is known that three have died and many are injured.

The terrorist and child-killing state, in its helplessness, finds no better ways than to strike the most vulnerable — peaceful people“.

The Russian occupiers brutally shelled the center of Sumy on June 3, 2025, with rocket projectiles, which led to the death of three civilians and many injured.

Shelling of Sumy Center: Brutal Strike on Civilians

On June 3, 2025, Russian forces struck the central districts of Sumy using rocket artillery.

“The Russians struck in a brutal manner. Straight into the city, along ordinary streets — with rocket artillery,” — described the attack President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, expressing deep outrage and emphasizing that it was an “absolutely deliberate strike on civilians.”

Details of the Attack and Initial Consequences

According to the Security Service of Ukraine, at approximately 9:00 AM there were 5 hits from long-range MLRS. One of the rockets did not explode, piercing the wall of an apartment on the ninth floor of a residential building. As a result of the shelling, both residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged.

• Damaged: medical facility, vehicles, and homes;
• As of 11:00 AM, three fatalities have been confirmed;
• Hospitalized and self-transported to hospitals — 15 people;
• 24 patients remain in inpatient care, including 3 children;
• 8 people are in serious condition, including 3 minors.

Reaction of Ukrainian Leadership

“A rescue operation is currently underway,” — stated the President of Ukraine.

“The Russians struck Sumy in a brutal manner. Straight into the city, along ordinary streets — with rocket artillery. An absolutely deliberate strike on civilians. My condolences to the families and loved ones,” — emphasized Zelensky.

In his address, he reported at least one unexploded rocket that threatened the lives of dozens of neighbors in the building. He said, “not a single day passes without Russia continuing its strikes on the cities and villages of Ukraine.” Volodymyr Zelensky noted that without decisive steps from the international community (the U.S., EU, and other countries), Russia will not cease its aggression.

Quote from the President of Ukraine:

“Obviously, without pressure from the world, without decisive steps from the United States, Europe, and all those in the world who have power, Putin will not agree even to a ceasefire. Not a single day does Russia stop its strikes on the cities and villages of Ukraine. Every day we lose our people because of Russian terror. Every day Russia gives reasons to strengthen sanctions against it and increase support for our defense. And I thank everyone in the world who promotes exactly such an agenda: sanctions for aggression and killing people, assistance in protecting Ukrainian lives.”

Post-Attack Measures and Aid to the Affected

After the attack in Sumy, a headquarters was deployed to eliminate the consequences. According to official reports from the Sumy Regional Military-Civil Administration (OVK):

“As a result of the impacts, a medical facility, vehicles, and homes were damaged.”

Emergency service workers and volunteers are providing first aid. The body of one woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died. Another 24 people are undergoing treatment. Among them are three children, two of whom are in critical condition.

Key Aid Initiatives:

1. Deployment of mobile medical brigades;
2. Psychological support for the affected;
3. Transportation of the wounded to better-equipped hospitals in neighboring regions;
4. Humanitarian support from local and international funds.

International Assessment of the Attack

According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian forces are attempting to expand their control zone in Sumy Oblast to approach Ukraine’s borders. However, analysts are confident: “it will not be possible for the Russians to capture Sumy in the near future — since July 2022, they have not managed to seize a single Ukrainian city with a population over 100,000.”

In this context, the attack was called not only a war crime but also a demonstration of Russia’s impotence, striking the most defenseless — peaceful residents.

Main Findings of ISW Experts:

1. Russia lacks sufficient resources for a large-scale advance in Sumy Oblast;
2. The MLRS attack on a residential area indicates reduced tactical effectiveness;
3. The international community must increase pressure on Russia’s leadership to protect civilians.

Quote from the ISW Expert:

“Russian forces are attempting to advance in three districts of Sumy Oblast and position themselves within artillery range of the city,” — reports the Institute for the Study of War. — “However, it will not be possible for the Russians to capture Sumy in the near future.”

Impact on Domestic Political and Humanitarian Situation

The shelling of Sumy’s center showed: when military leadership cannot achieve its objectives by conventional means, it resorts to terror against civilian populations. This once again confirms the need to strengthen sanctions pressure and international support for Ukraine.

NAnews has already covered how local authorities and volunteers are mobilizing resources in Sumy and neighboring regions to provide aid. In particular, a mobile headquarters was set up to receive the affected, operational groups were formed to restore damaged infrastructure, and the list of charitable programs for families of victims and those left homeless was expanded.

Main Directions of Assistance:

• Medical evacuation and hospitalization of the wounded;
• Psychological support for victims and their families;
• Rehabilitation programs for the severely wounded;
• Restoration of critical infrastructure facilities.

Public Resonance and Citizen Response

As of June 4, 2025, Sumy declared a Day of Mourning due to the loss of life during the attack. Local residents and the public demand stronger security measures and fair punishment for the perpetrators. Many citizens are holding protests and organizing rallies in support of the victims, appealing to international organizations for stricter sanctions against Russia.

Key Public Demands:

1. Strengthening the air defense system in settlements near the border;
2. Increasing the defense capabilities of regional hospitals and protective structures;
3. Transparent investigation of the incident and bringing war criminals to justice;
4. Continuation of international support for Ukraine in its quest for de-occupation.

The shelling of Sumy’s center is another link in the chain of inhumane attacks by the Russian army on civilian objects. In the face of continuing aggression, it is crucial for the international community to intensify pressure on the Russian Federation and support humanitarian initiatives on the ground. Only by working together can we minimize losses and help peaceful residents.

NAnews – news will continue to inform its audience about the current situation in Ukraine, publish detailed reports and analytical reviews, and call for active support of the affected regions.