Four communities come under enemy fire in Sumy Region

Four communities come under enemy fire in Sumy Region

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On August 20, 2022, the Russian military opened fire from the territory of Russia on four communities in Sumy Region, such as Buryn, Bilopillia, Khotin and Znob-Novhorodske.

The relevant statement was made by Sumy Regional Military Administration Head Dmytro Zhyvytskyi on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

Around 03:00 p.m., Russian troops struck the Buryn community, reportedly with cannon artillery. Four explosions were recorded. The enemy continued artillery fire at 05:25 p.m. Four more explosions were reported.

After 04:00 p.m., the Russian military opened fire on the Bilopillia community with mortars. Four explosions were recorded. After 04:40 p.m., the enemy fired 12 more mortar shells.

After 04:30 p.m., Russian troops struck the Khotin community 10 times.

At 06:15 p.m., the Russian military opened fire on the Znob-Novhorodske community, reportedly with self-propelled artillery. Eight explosions were recorded.

According to Sumy Regional Military Administration, no casualties or destructions were reported.

Photo: Ukrainian State Border Guard Service

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