Russians strike Sumy region over 60 times in 24 hours, woman wounded, homes damaged

Russians strike Sumy region over 60 times in 24 hours, woman wounded, homes damaged

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Over the past day, the Russian army has shelled the Sumy region more than 60 times, with 25 settlements coming under fire.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

"A 75-year-old woman was injured in the Sumy community as a result of a UAV attack. During the day, from the morning of June 20 to the morning of June 21, 2025, Russian troops carried out more than 60 shellings of 25 settlements in 10 territorial communities of the region. The most shelling was recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts," the report said.

As noted, the enemy carried out more than 30 VOG drops from UAVs and up to 10 strikes with guided aerial bombs. The Russians also struck the Sumy region with FPV drones and UAVs.

Civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged and destroyed. In the Sumy community, the roof and about 20 windows in two 5-story residential buildings were damaged.

Read also: Russia’s assault teams become less active in Sumy region – border guards

During the day, local authorities, together with units of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, and public organizations from border communities, evacuated 58 people.

During the day, the air raid alert in the region lasted 16 hours and 10 minutes.

As reported by Ukrinform, from the morning of June 19 to the morning of June 20, Russian troops carried out 75 strikes on the Sumy region.

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