Russian forces launch new attack on Shostka community

Russian forces launch new attack on Shostka community

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Russian troops have launched a second attack on the Shostka community in the Sumy region, using six guided aerial bombs, which caused a fire at the site of impact.

Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"After 10:00, the enemy launched a repeated attack on the Shostka community, using six guided aerial bombs," Hryhorov wrote.

He noted that the bombs hit a specific target, and a fire broke out as a result. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties or injuries.

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The extent of the damage and the consequences of the attack are still being assessed.

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the city of Shostka on July 18. That assault damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.

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