Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa

No Comment Video. Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/07/2026 - 17:49 GMT+2 Emergency crews battled fires and searched damaged buildings across Ukraine on Tuesday 15 July after Russian strikes on the cities of Sumy and Odesa killed six people and injured at least 20 others, according to regional authorities. In the north-eastern city of Sumy, close to the Russian border, six guided aerial bombs struck medical and civilian facilities, killing three people and wounding 17. Firefighters extinguished burning vehicles outside a medical centre while rescue teams evacuated survivors. Regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said one of the victims was so badly injured that they could not immediately be identified. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Further south, three more people were killed when missiles and drones hit industrial infrastructure in Odesa, setting a warehouse on fire and damaging several lorries. Regional governor Oleh Kiper said the attack marked the fifth consecutive day of combined missile and drone strikes on the region, targeting both port facilities and civilian infrastructure. The latest bombardments came a day after the United Nations reported that civilian deaths in Ukraine reached their highest monthly level in four years in June 2026, highlighting the growing human cost of intensified Russian attacks. Ukraine Odesa War in Ukraine Russia's invasion of Ukraine Airstrike Top stories Now playing Next Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa Now playing Next Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome Now playing Next Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court Now playing Next Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations Now playing Next Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support Now playing Next France flaunts firepower and unity with allies at Bastille Day parade Now playing Next Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest Now playing Next From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov Now playing Next UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens Now playing Next ‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final No Comment French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final No Comment Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day No Comment Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day The Cube Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves Europe Today Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash Economy China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years Europe in Motion Where is the EU's population growing the most? Europe Today 'Food insecurity is on the increase', World Food Programme Director says Europe News Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound' Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support Europe News Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims of Los Gallardos wildfire as missing toll rises ADVERTISEMENT Europe News June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years, UN monitors say Sport Spain spoil Bastille Day party by beating France 2-0 to reach World Cup final 12 minutes with National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews Europe News Several reported dead after fire in lift shaft of Brussels construction site Europe in Motion Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the bloc Business Line From greenhouses to family businesses, entrepreneurship reshapes rural livelihoods Qatar US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz Art Street artists from 21 countries transform Oslo into an open-air graffiti gallery ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT