Shrapnel drones hit Sumy: Russian attack leaves several injured
Illustrative photo: Russians hit Sumy with drones (Getty Images)
Russian troops attacked Sumy with drones today, July 18. At least one of the drones was equipped with shrapnel to cause more casualties, Acting Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar and Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Oleh Hryhorov report.
"Today, our city was attacked again by a drone. It struck a non-residential building. The drone was equipped with shrapnel to cause maximum harm to people," Kobzar said.
Acting Sumy Mayor specified that at least two people were injured. They are currently hospitalized.
Kobzar added that emergency services are working at the site of the Russian attack. He promised to provide further information separately.
Meanwhile, Hryhorov said there were two strikes. The first drone hit the city around 1:00 p.m. local time, and the second about an hour later. Russian forces targeted civilian infrastructure.
"As a result of one of the strikes, three civilians were injured. All were taken to the hospital and are receiving necessary medical care," the Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration added.
Russians use shrapnel in drones
On June 10, Yurii Ihnat, Head of the communications department of the Ukrainian Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that Russians equip Shahed drones with shrapnel warheads.
Ihnat explained that during the drone explosion, damaging elements spread over a large area, posing a deadly threat to civilians. He also emphasized that this is why Ukrainians are asked not to go outside or stand near windows during attacks.
