UKRAINE has launched a devastating revenge attack on the Russian missile brigades that slaughtered 35 in Sumy on Palm Sunday.
Some 119 Ukrainian civilians were also wounded in the bloodbath, when Russia launched a lethal “double tap” strike on the city centre.
Ukraine on Tuesday aimed drone strikes directly at Russia 448th and 112th missile brigades – the two groups behind the Sumy killings.
They first hit the launch point of the 448th in the Kursk region, triggering secondary explosions and a major inferno.
Then a series of kamikaze planes unloaded explosives on the 112th in the Ivanovo region, shrouding the Russian base in a huge mushroom cloud.
One of Ukraine‘s retaliatory drones was scrawled with a message for the murderers: “****wits of the 112th, this is for Sumy.”
The Sumy strike – which deliberately targeted civilians and killed two children – was one of the most horrific of the conflict yet.
A colossal 21-ft missile slammed into the town centre as worshippers returned from church.
That was followed by another minutes later, which scattered cluster munitions amongst the rescue workers for maximum death.
Ukraine and world leaders condemned the brutal assault as a “war crime”.
Kremlin TV coldly branded the civilians killed in Sumy “collateral damage”.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Army confirmed the attacks on Tuesday were acts of retribution.
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“In particular, the permanent deployment point of the 448th missile brigade of the Russian occupiers was hit, a secondary detonation of ammunition was recorded.
“The results of the strike are being clarified.”
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Russian soldiers were injured in the revenge strike.
A Russian source said there was a “massive approach of drones” but the Russian troops “managed to jump out, run away. There are wounded.”
They added: “The blast wave cut the guys down, but thank God everyone is alive […] everything burned down.”
At least five drones were then unleashed to hit the 112th brigade – identified as An-196 Lyutiys which can hold explosive warheads weighing up to 60kg.
Russia claims to have destroyed multiple drones around the 112th base.
Russia’s 112th missile brigade is accused of systematic “terror bombing”.
Officially, their job is to support Russian troops in north-east Ukraine by taking out military targets with truck-loaded missiles.
But in reality, they spearhead a bloody campaign to wreak havoc and fear amongst Ukraine’s citizens.
In October 2023, the 112th was accused of firing an Iskander at a funeral in the village of Hroza, killing 59 mourners.
Another attack, last July, destroyed a demining office in Kharkiv.
[boxout headline=”World condemns bloodthirsty Vlad over Sumy”]WORLD leaders banded together to slam Putin’s vicious, deliberate attack on civilians on Sunday.
The condemnation was led by Zelensky, who said: “A terrible Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy. And this is on a day when people go to church: Palm Sunday […] Only b***ards can do this.”
Keir Starmer said: “I’m appalled at Russia’s horrific attacks on civilians in Sumy and my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this tragic time.
“President Zelenskyy has shown his commitment to peace. Putin must now agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without conditions.”
French President Emmanuel Macron added: “Everyone knows: this war was initiated by Russia alone. And today, it is clear that Russia alone chooses to continue it — with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump.
“Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia. France is working tirelessly toward this goal, alongside its partners.
“To the victims, the wounded, and all of Ukraine that continues to resist: our solidarity, our respect, our unwavering commitment.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: “I strongly condemn this unacceptable violence, which contradicts any real aspiration for peace, as promoted by President Trump, and which Italy sincerely supports along with Europe and other international partners.”
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs: “While Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, Russia has once again killed dozens of innocent civilians in Ukraine.
“This barbaric act shows Russia does not want peace. Latvia reaffirms its support for Ukraine and a just peace,” he wrote.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas: “Words cannot describe the brutality and inhumanity of Putin’s regime, which once again shows its true nature and intentions.
“Believing in their peacefulness is a trap.”
Separately, Putin’s forces staged a major attack on Kherson on Wednesday, killing at least one.
The head of the Kherson city military administration, Roman Mrochko, dramatically came under fire while making a statement about the city being attacked.
This came after the US issued its most stern warning yet about the peace process.
US state department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said: “There will be no negotiations, no decisions, no agreements until this carnage stops.
She referenced the Palm Sunday strike on Sumy and called the war – launched by Putin – a “meat grinder”.
She said the continuing slaughter raises questions about who is truly committed to peace and a ceasefire.