President Zelenskyy: I thank everyone who stands with Sumy today

“I thank everyone who stands with Sumy today. I thank everyone who supports one another and who does everything to defend and strengthen Ukraine and Ukrainians,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on April 13.

Dear Ukrainians!

Sumy… As of now, it is known that 34 people have been killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. Those were two Russian ballistic missiles. The first hit a building – one of the university buildings. The second exploded right over the street. 117 people were wounded, including children – among them, a baby girl born in 2025. Doctors and all medical workers are doing everything they can to help and save as many lives as possible. I am grateful to all the emergency services who were on the scene within minutes and began rescue operations. The strike hit right in the heart of the city. On Palm Sunday. Only completely deranged scum can do something like this.

Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine