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More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

More than 20 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, the city's acting mayor and Ukraine's General Prosecutor's Office said.

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 am local time 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.

At least 34 people were injured as a result of the enemy attack, including five children, the Prosecutor General's Office said, citing initial investigation results.

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