Last weekend, Alla Shyrshonkova was aboard a crowded bus in Sumy, Ukraine, when it was struck by Iskander missiles, leading to a devastating explosion. The attack, which coincided with Palm Sunday festivities, killed 35 people, including two children, and injured 129. As Shyrshonkova witnessed the aftermath, chaos erupted with screams and bloodshed. Survivors attempted to escape the wreckage, and residents mourned the loss of their loved ones by leaving toys at the site. This tragic event was noted as the bloodiest moment in the ongoing conflict this year.
The Iskander ballistic missiles carried deadly cluster munitions which released a wave of shrapnel, killing 35 people and wounding 129 others, including children.
She heard a loud bang followed by a second massive explosion, leading to chaos with people covered in blood and debris as they struggled to escape.
Shyrshonkova reported seeing cars on fire and people lying at her feet, describing the scene as a traumatic moment amidst a beautiful spring day.
The double strike on Sumy marked the bloodiest moment this year in the ongoing conflict, with mourners leaving toys at the site in memory of the children lost.
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