Russian attack on Sumy Oblast leaves one dead and seven injured

Russian forces attacked eight communities in Sumy Oblast on June 14, killing one civilian and injuring seven, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.

The target of the day’s attacks were the communities of Khotin, Yunakivka, Myropillia, Krasnopllia, Velyka Pysarivka, Esman, Shalyhyne and Shostka.

A drone attack in Esman hit a bus carrying 20 civilians and injured three people. In Shostka, a rocket attack killed one person and injured four others.

Russian forces attacked the border near Sumy throughout the day with various weapons, including drones, mortars, artillery and rockets. A total of 38 explosions were recorded.

The attacks on Sumy Oblast have become increasingly destructive in recent months. A Russian missile attack on Krasnopillia on May 29 killed two civilians and injured three others.

In view of the increased attacks, the Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuations from the region. Sumy Oblast borders the Russian oblasts of Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod.

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