Rescuers show consequences of enemy strikes on Sumy region

Rescuers show consequences of enemy strikes on Sumy region

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The State Emergency Service of the Sumy region showed fires that broke out as a result of Russian strikes last night; buildings burned in four communities.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service in the Sumy region on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"On the night of October 7-8, Russia once again terrorized the Sumy region. The communities of Sumy, Bilopillia, Vorozhba, and Putyvl were hit. Private houses, buildings, and unused premises were damaged and partially destroyed. All fires have been extinguished," the report said.

It is noted that due to the threat of repeated attacks, State Emergency Service employees were forced to temporarily suspend their work while extinguishing the fires.

Information about the victims is currently being clarified.

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As reported, three people, including a 4-year-old girl, were injured in the Sumy region as a result of Russian shelling yesterday. This is a family whose home was hit by a Russian combat UAV.

Photo: State Emergency Service

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