Russian bomb attack kills two in Ukraine's Sumy, officials say

Russian Bomb Attack in Ukraine's Sumy Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

Details of the Attack and Aftermath

Overview of the Incident

Sept 29 (Reuters) - Russian glide bombs struck homes and a school in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring six, officials said.

Statements from Ukrainian Officials

President Zelenskiy's Response

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said one bomb struck a house, killing a woman. A second bomb hit the school.

"An ordinary school, where children happened to be at the time," he said. "The building sustained considerable damage, but the children and teachers were in a shelter, and fortunately, thanks to that, no one was hurt at the school."

Governor Oleh Hryhorov's Account

Governor Oleh Hryhorov, writing on Telegram, put the death toll at two, with three children among the injured. He said teachers and school officials had managed to evacuate 100 people into the shelter.

Background and Context

Sumy as a Target

Sumy has been a frequent target of Russian attacks during its war with Ukraine. Russia's military has said it wants to establish a buffer zone in areas along the border.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by David Gregorio)