Russian airstrikes in Sumy have led to the deaths of at least two individuals, according to acting mayor Artem Kobzar. The attacks, attributed to a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, also injured 12 people, prompting ongoing rescue efforts. The strikes occur amidst escalating military tensions, with Ukraine recently launching missile strikes into Russian territory for the first time during the conflict. Kobzar advised residents to avoid windows as air defenses continued to engage threats.