Over the past day, Russian forces shelled 20 settlements in Sumy region. A 43-year-old woman was killed in the attacks, and a further 12 people sustained injuries and trauma.
This was reported by the Sumy Region Police.
The highest number of casualties was recorded in the Shostka community. A 43-year-old woman was killed as a result of strikes by Russian drones. Seven men aged between 40 and 64 and three women aged 51, 54 and 61 sustained injuries and trauma.
In the Sumy community, a 49-year-old woman was injured when a drone hit a residential building. Private homes, a car wash and vehicles were also damaged.
In the Krasnopillia community, a 53-year-old woman was injured after a Russian drone strike. A car was damaged.
In addition, premises at a business in the Seredyna-Buda community were damaged.
In total, law enforcement recorded 56 strikes across the region. Police investigative teams and explosives experts worked at the sites of the shelling.
Investigators have opened criminal proceedings in all cases under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — war crimes. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.