Missile attack on the Congress Center in Sumy: what is known about the tragedy

 

One of the SUVs damaged by the explosion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Another tragedy has occurred in the city of Sumy, which has shaken the region. As a result of a powerful missile strike on the Congress Center, where a solemn event was held to award the Ukrainian military, destruction and casualties were recorded. According to eyewitnesses, damaged SUVs are visible near the building, and there are accidental deaths among civilians.

The event took place at the moment when the military gathered on the square in front of the Congress Center for a solemn formation. According to preliminary data, information about the event could have been disclosed in advance through a leak from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Journalist Yanina Bezuglaya reported that the purpose of the strike was precisely this solemn event organized to award Ukrainian servicemen.

As usually happens in such cases, representatives of the Ukrainian side did not do without mutual accusations. Bezuglaya noted in her Telegram channel that the reason for the strike was a data leak from the SBU. She also blamed Alexander Syrsky, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, for the incident, saying that his actions or inaction led to the tragedy.

In addition to the military, who were in the affected area, civilians were also injured. As a result of the impact, both human casualties and significant material damage were recorded. Cars parked next to the Congress Center were damaged, and the building itself was seriously damaged.

The tragedy in Sumy is another reminder that even official events in conflict situations can become a target for attacks. Information about data leaks and poor coordination between security structures raises serious questions about the readiness of the Ukrainian authorities to protect their facilities and citizens.

The attack on the Congress Center in Sumy became another bloody page of the current conflict. The casualties among the military and civilians, as well as the scale of the destruction, underscore the need for increased security measures and more effective information control. Meanwhile, mutual accusations within the Ukrainian leadership only add chaos to a situation that already remains extremely tense.