According to officials at least 34 civilians have been killed and more than 100 injured in a recent Russian missile attack in the city of Sumy, Ukraine.

The attack occurred on Palm Sunday, many civilians were heading to church to celebrate the first day of the Christian Holy Week.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is demanding an international response against this new attack from Russia.

“Only scoundrels can act like this, taking the lives of ordinary people,” he said.

French President Emmanuel Macron took to X to criticise Russia.

“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,” he wrote.

“Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia. France is working tirelessly toward this goal, alongside its partners.”

According to BBC the missile hit in the heart of the city, damaging 51 buildings, 34 cars and left a further 117 injured.

Photo: Sumy by Maksim Bondarevsky found HERE and used under a Creative Commons license. This image has not been modified.