Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, faced a grim Palm Sunday. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city. This attack was not on a military base or a strategic target. It was a busy city center, filled with people going about their day.

The missiles were not ordinary. They were cluster munitions. These weapons release smaller bombs over a wide area. This means they can cause a lot of damage and harm many people. The aim is clear: to kill as many civilians as possible. This is not a mistake or an accident. It is a deliberate choice.

The result was devastating. At least 32 people lost their lives, including two children. Many more were injured. Buildings, including homes, were hit. Cars burned on the streets. This was not a battle between soldiers. It was an attack on ordinary people, going about their ordinary lives.

Ukraine's leaders were quick to condemn the attack. They called it a "terrible tragedy" and a "deliberate shelling of civilians. " They also called for a strong response from the world. They want pressure on Russia to end this war. They want the world to treat Russia like a terrorist, because that is how Russia is acting.

The attack happened on Palm Sunday, a important day for Christians. It is a day of celebration, a day of hope. But in Sumy, it was a day of death and destruction. It is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of war. It is a call to action, a call for the world to stand up against such acts of violence.

The world has seen many conflicts, many wars. But the use of cluster munitions on civilians is a clear violation of international law. It is a war crime. The world must not turn a blind eye. It must not stay silent. It must act, to stop such atrocities and to bring peace to Ukraine.

Deadly Sunday in Sumy

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