A church service livestream in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy captured the moment Russian ballistic missiles struck the city on Sunday, with explosions echoing through the sanctuary mid-sermon.
In the footage, the pastor can be heard urging worshippers to “calm down” as members of the congregation peer through the windows, trying to assess the situation outside. Moments later, as he calls on them to “rise and give thanks to the Lord,” another blast hits nearby. This time, he tells everyone to take shelter in the basement.
The missiles struck central Sumy, killing 35 people and injuring 117 more, according to local officials. It marks the deadliest single attack on Ukraine so far this year.
Reuters
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