Russian drone attack on Sumy sparks fire, one injured

Russian drone attack on Sumy sparks fire, one injured

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A Russian drone strike ignited a fire in an outbuilding on the outskirts of Sumy, leaving one person injured, according to preliminary reports.

The Sumy City Council announced the incident on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"Last night, the enemy launched another airstrike on the Sumy community. As a result of the Russian drone attack, an outbuilding on the city's outskirts caught fire," the statement said.

Preliminary information indicates that one person was injured. Emergency services are on-site, working to assess the situation.

"The consequences of the enemy attack are being determined," the city council added.

Photo: Aleksandr Gusev / PACIFIC P / SIPA

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