Russia launches missile strike on Shostka community

Russia launches missile strike on Shostka community

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The Russian army has carried out a missile strike on the Shostka community, causing damage to local infrastructure.

Shostka Mayor Mykola Noha reported the attack on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"The enemy launched a missile strike on the Shostka community. Infrastructure has been damaged. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The full extent of the damage is being assessed," the statement said.

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Earlier, local media reported hearing an explosion in Shostka shortly after 16:00.

On May 20, at around 11:00, Russian forces targeted a humanitarian aid distribution point in the village of Velyka Pysarivka, Okhtyrka district, Sumy region, using a drone. Several people were injured.

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