Russian forces attack Sumy region's Shostka and Konotop districts, one injured

Russian forces attack Sumy region's Shostka and Konotop districts, one injured

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On August 30, Russian forces carried out attacks on the Shostka and Konotop districts in the Sumy region, leaving one person injured.

The Sumy Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Today, Russian forces attacked the Shostka and Konotop districts. At around 16:30, an enemy drone struck the Druzhba community, injuring a 62-year-old man, the head of one of the villages. He received medical assistance on site and was not hospitalized," the statement said.

Later, Russian troops launched further strikes on the Putyvl community, reportedly using two attack UAVs and also shelled the area with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Several residential houses and a cargo truck were damaged.

Read also: Russian shelling hits central Kherson, killing civilian

The Sumy region remains under regular Russian shelling, with the Russian army terrorizing civilians, destroying homes, businesses, and critical energy, gas, and other infrastructure facilities almost daily.

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