Fri Sep 20 11:25:55 UTC 2024: ## Russian Bombing Kills Elderly Woman in Ukraine, Hospitalizes 14

**Sumy, Ukraine** – A guided Russian bomb struck a home for the elderly in Sumy, Ukraine, killing a 78-year-old woman and injuring 14 others. The attack occurred yesterday, targeting the fifth floor of the Sumy Geriatric Boarding House, which was home to over 200 patients and 60 staff members.

According to local reports, the building was split open by the impact, leaving the windows shattered and making it unsafe to remain inside. Acting Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar condemned the attack, stating, “The enemy is hitting people who have nothing to do with the war, they are just sick people.”

This incident is part of a wider pattern of Russian airstrikes, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting nearly 90 guided aerial bombs deployed against Ukrainian cities and positions in just one day. Zelensky vowed retaliation, stating, “We will definitely respond to the Russian army for this terror. We will respond significantly.”

The attack comes as President Zelensky is set to visit the US next week, where he will meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The leaders will discuss the ongoing war, Ukraine’s strategic planning, and US support in its defense against Russia’s aggression.

Amidst ongoing Russian aggression, Ukraine continues to press its Western allies for permission to strike targets deep within Russian territory, including using the ATACMS missile system. While these requests have been denied so far due to concerns over escalation, Ukraine remains insistent on its right to defend itself.

**Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the Kremlin for comment.**

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