Russian drones attack Sumy region, leaving two killed

Russian drones attack Sumy region, leaving two killed

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Two residents of the Bilopillia community in the Sumy region were killed in a drone attack

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

"Unfortunately, two civilian residents of the Sumy region were killed as a result of a Russian drone attack. They were men aged 48 and 72. Our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones," the statement says.

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The enemy struck civilians in the Bilopillia community — near one of the settlements less than 5 km from the state border with Russia, the military reports.

As Ukrinform previously reported, the border with Russia has effectively become a frontline, with ongoing active combat and intense shelling using aircraft, artillery, and drones.

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