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Russians attack multi-story building in Sumy: 10 people rescued from rubble, casualties reported

Russians attack multi-story building in Sumy: 10 people rescued from rubble, casualties reported Photo: Russian troops hit a multi-storey building in Sumy, there are victims (t.me/Sumy_news_ODA)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Last night, on March 13, Russians struck a high-rise building in Sumy with a Shahed attack drone. As a result of the attack, there are dead, according to the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

"As a result of the hit of an enemy Shahed-type UAV to a five-story residential building, 30 apartments were preliminarily damaged, 15 of which were destroyed," the Sumy Regional Military Administration. says in a statement.

According to preliminary information, 10 people were rescued from the rubble, eight of whom sustained injuries of varying severity. Unfortunately, there are some dead, the information is being clarified.

Rescue operations are ongoing. All the necessary services are working at the site, and a warming center has been set up.

Russian strikes in Sumy region

Since the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the occupiers have been regularly striking Sumy and the region. Thus, last night, on March 13, explosions were heard in the city during an air raid.

In addition, yesterday, March 12, Russians fired on the territory of the Sumy region. The attack by the guided aerial bombs resulted in destruction and casualties, including children.

In addition, the Russians shelled Sumy on March 7. According to the latest data, there are two dead and 26 injured. As a result of the attack, the Russian occupiers damaged the hospital, the regional emergency medical center, and the water utility. They also smashed 135 windows and 10 doors.