The aftermath of the Russian attack on Sumy
Russian drones hit kindergarten in Sumy, rescue operation underway – video
Russian strike UAVs have hit a kindergarten in central Sumy. Emergency services are working at the scene as information is being gathered regarding casualties and damage.
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Russian forces attacked a kindergarten in central Sumy with strike drones on Wednesday 6 May, with a rescue operation currently underway.
Source: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration; Artem Kobzar, acting Mayor of Sumy
Quote from Hryhorov: "Russian forces have struck a civilian building in the central part of Sumy with two strike UAVs. A rescue operation is ongoing."
Details: Information on casualties and damage is still being confirmed. Hryhorov also warned that the attack is ongoing and urged residents to stay in safe places.
Update: Kobzar said two UAVs had struck the building of the kindergarten.
Information on casualties and the scale of destruction is still being gathered. All the relevant services are working at the scene.
Background:
Earlier on 6 May, Russian forces attacked a civilian car in Sumy Oblast with a drone, killing a passenger.
On 5 May, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Sumy, causing fires in residential areas and civilian infrastructure facilities. First responders from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine were working simultaneously at three locations. Early reports indicated two people had been injured.
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