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Russian military shells community in Sumy region: 4 missiles fired

Russian military shells community in Sumy region: 4 missiles fired Russian military shells community in Sumy region (photo: Getty Images)

Today, on January 13, the military of the Russian Federation shelled one of the communities in Sumy region. As a result of the enemy attack, civilian infrastructure in the community was damaged, stated the Prosecutor's Office of Sumy region.

"The enemy fired four missiles at Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region - prosecutors are documenting the consequences," law enforcement officers said.

According to the investigation, on the night of January 12-13, using methods of warfare prohibited by international law, the enemy launched, according to preliminary data, four S-300 missiles at the territory of the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region.

The attack damaged several civilian infrastructure facilities, including 10 private houses and a power line.

Large-scale shelling of Ukraine

On the morning of January 13, the Russian occupiers massively attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types. It is known that the occupiers fired cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft, as well as aerial ballistic Kinzhals from MiG-31K fighters.

Explosions were heard in many regions of Ukraine, and air defense systems were operating. Strikes were recorded in Dnipro, Poltava region, and missile debris fell in Chernihiv.

Read more about what is known about today's massive attack in RBC-Ukraine's article.