The recent bombing of a boarding school in Sudzha, Kursk region, reportedly by Russian forces, has resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries, with Ukrainian authorities asserting that the strike was deliberate.
Russian Strike on Sudzha Boarding School Leaves Four Dead, Ukraine Claims
Russian Strike on Sudzha Boarding School Leaves Four Dead, Ukraine Claims
President Zelensky condemns the attack on civilians sheltering at a boarding school, accusing Russia of using indiscriminate violence in warfare.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a tragic turn with the reported bombing of a boarding school in Sudzha, a town within the Kursk region. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the attack occurred while civilians were seeking shelter and preparing to evacuate, leading to the deaths of four individuals and injuries to many others, primarily elderly residents.
Ukrainian military sources state that as many as 84 people have been rescued from the affected building. However, the specifics of the incident remain contested, with the Ukrainian government claiming it was a deliberate Russian airstrike using a guided bomb—a claim that has yet to be independently verified. In contrast, the Russian defense ministry alleges that Ukraine was responsible for the bombing.
In a statement posted on X, President Zelensky decried the attack as indicative of Russia's brutality in warfare, stating, "This is how Russia wages war - in Sudzha, Kursk region, a boarding school with civilians preparing to evacuate was targeted." He further compared the incident to historical aggressions, asserting that Russian military tactics have consistently resulted in civilian casualties.
The situation escalated last August when Ukraine launched a rapid offensive into the Kursk region, catching Russian border guards off guard. Since then, Ukrainian officials have emphasized that the objective was never to maintain control of the territory seized but rather to leverage it in future negotiations for peace.
As the war progresses, the toll on civilian life continues to rise. This incident highlights the tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict and raises urgent questions about the conduct of military operations and the protection of non-combatants in war zones.
