MASSIVE RUSSIAN DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACK ON UKRAINE CITY KILLS EIGHT

MOSCOW, Nov 19 - A devastating Russian strike on a nine-story building in Sumy, Ukraine's northern city, claimed eight lives and left dozens injured, the Ukrainian authorities announced Sunday.

According to Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, among those killed were two children, while over 400 people had been evacuated from the damaged building. Rescuers were conducting a thorough search operation in every apartment to locate any remaining survivors amidst the rubble.

The widespread destruction and loss of life sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning Russia's latest escalation in its conflict with Ukraine. The attack is described by officials as the largest Russian bombardment in recent months, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations.

Details on the scale and impact of the attack are still emerging, but it remains one of the deadliest incidents to hit Ukraine's cityscape in recent times, sparking concerns over human rights abuses and civilian casualties.