Russian forces strike civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian city of Sumy, fires break out
Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in Sumy (photo: Getty Images)
On the evening of August 6, Russian forces once again attacked the city of Sumy. Strikes hit civilian infrastructure, and fires broke out at the impact sites, according to the Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov, and the Chief of the Sumy City Military Administration, Serhii Kryvosheyenko.
"Around 9:00 PM, the enemy attacked the Sumy community — there were strikes in the Kovpakivskyi district," Hryhorov reported.
According to him, the attack caused fires in the dacha (summer house) area. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene.
Preliminarily, there are no casualties or injuries. The scale of the damage is being clarified. The type of weapon used in the strike is being identified.
According to Kryvosheyenko, civilian infrastructure in the Kovpakivskyi district of the city was affected.
Attack on Ukraine on August 6
During the night of August 6, Russia launched 45 drones at Ukraine from three directions. Air defense forces neutralized most of the targets, but there were also direct hits.
In particular, the Russian army carried out drone strikes on the Izmail district of Odesa region. Gas infrastructure facilities were hit, causing a fire that was visible from Romania.
The fire completely destroyed production equipment. Due to damage to the main gas pipeline, 2,500 customers were temporarily disconnected.
Also, this morning, Russian forces launched at least four strikes on a recreational facility in the Zaporizhzhia district. Preliminary reports indicate that Russian forces used FABs (high-explosive aerial bombs).
It is known that two people were killed and another 12 were injured. Among the wounded are four children.
In addition, in the evening, Russian forces shelled a State Emergency Service vehicle with artillery. As a result of the attack, one rescuer and two civilians were killed.
