Casualties reported as Russia attacks Sumy with drones

Casualties reported as Russia attacks Sumy with drones

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As a result of a Russian drone attack in the city of Sumy, a fire broke out in a high-rise residential building, and at least three people were injured.

This was reported on Telegram by the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov, according to Ukrinform.

“At least three people have been injured in Sumy as a result of enemy strikes,” he wrote.

According to Hryhorov, the evacuation of residents from damaged buildings is ongoing, and all those affected are receiving assistance.

“Relevant services are involved in dealing with the aftermath,” he added.

Earlier, he reported that Russian drones had struck a residential area in Sumy. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out on the upper floors of a high-rise building in the Zarichnyi district.

Acting Mayor Artem Kobzar added that another strike was recorded in a courtyard in the same district.

Read also: Over 40 strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region: one civilian killed, child among injured

As Ukrinform reported, on April 3, a Russian drone hit one of the shopping centers in Sumy, injuring two people.

Photo: Ministry of Health of Ukraine

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