Russia Launches Largest Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine in Months, Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction

A devastating Russian strike on a nine-story building in northern Ukraine's city of Sumy has left an estimated eight people dead and dozens wounded, according to Ukrainian officials.

The attack, described as Russia's largest in recent months, was marked by the widespread destruction of the residential building, which is located just 24 miles from the border with Russia. The region was evacuated after a mass panic set in among civilians.

Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko confirmed that two children were among those killed in the attack, along with six adults. Over 400 people were forced to evacuate the building before the strike.

Rescue efforts are currently underway, with teams searching every apartment in the damaged building for anyone who may still be trapped inside. The severity of the damage has left many fearing for the safety of any survivors who may have been overlooked in the initial evacuation effort.

The attack, which highlighted Russia's escalation of its campaign against Ukraine, has sent shockwaves through the international community, sparking widespread condemnation of the Russian military's actions.

As the full extent of the damage and loss of life becomes clear, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts to provide aid to those affected by the attack.