On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on the city center of Sumy. The attack caused severe destruction and numerous civilian casualties. According to emergency services, 34 people were killed, including two children, and over 117 individuals sustained injuries. This latest act of violence stands as yet another grim testament to the brutality of the Russian invasion.
Our Foundation is committed to responding swiftly to the challenges of war by providing timely assistance to those affected. Starting tomorrow, residents of Sumy in need of emotional and psychological support will be able to access free services offered by our mobile team. The team’s professionals regularly provide a wide range of services, including:
- Psychological support
- Legal assistance
- Assessment of individual needs and referral to relevant projects, state services, or partner organizations
According to Liudmyla Vysotska, a social work specialist with the mobile team in Sumska Oblast, many of those affected by the recent strike have already registered to receive psychological support. However, the team remains ready to assist anyone who reaches out, regardless of the complexity of their situation or the level of help required.
Details about the mobile team’s schedule and location can be found on the official websites of local self-government authorities. Those seeking support can also do so confidentially by calling the free hotline at 080 033 27 40 or by completing the request form via the following link: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/52AGOfHX.
This assistance is provided as part of the Lifesaving: Protection, Shelter, and WASH for War-Affected Regions project, implemented in cooperation with Malteser International and supported by Aktion Deutschland Hilft.