Ukraine LIVE: Zelensky condemns 'savage Russia strike' as he sends huge warning

has condemned the attack on Sumy, apparently the result of a Russian MLRS struck on a residential building. Posting on X, the Ukrainian President said: "The Russians launched a savage strike on Sumy - directly targeting the city and its ordinary streets with rocket artillery. It was a fully deliberate attack on civilians.

"A rescue operation is currently underway. Many people have been wounded. As of now, three people have been confirmed dead. My condolences go out to their families and loved ones. All emergency services are engaged to assist everyone affected. It is obvious: without global pressure - without decisive actions from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who has the power - Putin will not agree even to a ceasefire. Not a single day goes by without Russia striking Ukrainian cities and villages. Every day, we lose our people to Russian terror. Every day, Russia gives new reasons for tougher sanctions and stronger support for our defence."

Separately, satellite images showed the devastation caused by a surprise Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ivanovo airbase in a move which has likely triggered Putin's deadly retaliation.

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