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Russian drone hits residential building in Sumy (update)

The consequences of the attack are currently being clarified, and rescue services are working at the site. 

Russian drone hits residential building in Sumy (update)
Consequences of the attack on Sumy
Photo: Sumy RMA via Telegram

The Sumy Regional Military Administration reported on its Facebook page that a Russian attack drone hit an apartment building in Sumy.

The Shahed attack was carried out at around 1:30 am. Several explosions were heard in the city. Emergency services are working at the site.

Update. As of 14:14, rescuers have unblocked the body of a man. There may be more people under the rubble, the Interior Ministry said.

As of 7:42 am, the Sumy Regional Military Administration reports that there are casualties as a result of the strike. At least eight people were injured.

"As a result of the Russia's Shahed UAV hitting a five-storey residential building, 30 apartments were damaged, 15 of them were destroyed. According to preliminary information, 10 people were rescued from the rubble, 8 of whom sustained injuries of varying severity. Unfortunately, there are some dead (information is being clarified)," the statement said. 

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