Teacher and her mother died while rescuing the wounded: what is known about all the victims of the Russian attack in Sumy.

As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy on April 13, a terrible tragedy occurred. One of the anti-aircraft shells hit the building of the Sumy State University and damaged public transport. 34 people died, and 119 were injured. So far, we know about several victims who died in this missile attack.

Olena Kogut

Among the dead is Olena Kogut. She was a talented musician, an organ soloist of the regional philharmonic and an artist of the local theater orchestra. Olena also taught at the college. The news of her death came from colleagues at the theater of Mykhailo Schepkin and the regional philharmonic. They emphasized that Olena was a bright and talented person who will always be remembered.

Mykola Romanenko

Another victim of the Russian attack was Mykola Romanenko, who was on the bus during the strike. The news of his death was reported by Maryna Sotnikova. She said that Mykola was riding with her on this bus.

The Martynenko Family

As a result of this tragedy, the Martynenko family died – sixth grader Maksym Martynenko and his parents, Natalia and Mykola. This was reported by the Starosilskyi Lyceum, adding that the entire school staff expresses condolences to the Martynenko family and is shocked by the loss.

Svetlana Shtepa and Daria Loboda

Two students of the medical institute of Sumy State University – Svetlana Shtepa and Daria Loboda – also became victims of this attack. This was reported by the student rectorate of Sumy State University.

Ludmila Vashchenko

Ludmila Vashchenko, who worked as a notary, also died as a result of the attack. This was reported by the Eastern Interregional Department of the Ministry of Justice. Another victim is Anatoliy Nelyin. The loss of Ludmila is painful for everyone who knew her; she was bright and cheerful.

Other Victims

Among the dead are also Yuliya Yelshanska, Vladyslav Tararum, Ludmila Hordiienko, Olha and Viktor Boyko, Anzhelika Sadovska, Tetiana Kvasha, Mykola Leon and Anatoliy Nelyin. Each of them left painful traces and many relatives who mourn for them.

This tragedy occurred on Palm Sunday, when the Russian army attacked the center of Sumy. The President and the Secretary of State of the USA expressed their condolences to the deceased and the injured. This attack violates all norms of international law and requires a decisive reaction from the international community.