More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy as residents gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday

More than 20 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 a.m. as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials.

Videos posted from the scene on official channels showed bodies on the ground amid debris and smoke around central Sumy.

A Russian missile strike reportedly killed over 20 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday. SUMY REGION PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE/AFP via Getty Images

“On this bright Palm Sunday, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy,” Acting Mayor Artem Kobzar said in a statement on social media. “Unfortunately, we already know of more than 20 deaths.”

At least 21 people were

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