Russia Several dead in Russian attacks on Sumy

SDA

25.8.2024 - 16:22

ARCHIVE - Firefighters look at the crater after a Russian airstrike on a residential area in Sumy. Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP/dpa
ARCHIVE - Firefighters look at the crater after a Russian airstrike on a residential area in Sumy. Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP/dpa
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Russian troops have taken the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy under heavy fire. Over 260 attacks from various weapons were registered within 24 hours, according to the local authorities. Four people died and 13 other civilians were injured. Numerous residential buildings were destroyed in the attacks.

The Sumy region is considered the main supply line for Ukrainian troops in the western Russian region of Kursk. In addition to fresh troops, ammunition and other support for the soldiers are also brought to the front line through the city.