Russian missile strike kills 11 in Sumy as Biden approves longer-range weapons for Ukraine

A Russian missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed 11 people, including two children, and injured 84 others. The attack damaged 15 buildings, including schools, as search and rescue operations continued. This incident coincided with a significant escalation in missile attacks across Ukraine. On the same day, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles against targets in Russia. This marks the first time such weapons have been approved for use, following extensive lobbying by Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded cautiously, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. The missile and drone attacks on Ukraine were the most intense in three months, targeting energy infrastructure. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 144 out of 210 incoming threats. Damage to energy facilities has raised concerns about power supply as winter approaches.