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UkrainePublished: 31 October 2026 at 04:10

Russian drones strike Sumy, causing fires in two locations

Russian forces hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy with two attack drones, with impacts recorded in the Zarichny district. Preliminary information indicates no casualties.

Foto: Pravda — ziņas

Russian occupation forces attacked the city of Sumy in Ukraine with two attack drones. Impacts were recorded in the city's Zarichny district, and fires broke out at both locations. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.

The attack was reported on social media by Artem Kobzar, acting mayor of Sumy and secretary of the city council. He said the enemy struck the city at around 23:40 using two drones.

Where the drones hit

Kobzar said two hits were recorded in the Zarichny district. One hit a non-residential premises, and the other struck the grounds of a car wash. The strikes caused fires at both sites.

Response to the attack

According to Kobzar, units of the State Emergency Service (DSNS) are currently extinguishing the fires. All relevant services are working at the impact sites to deal with the consequences of the attack.

The source gives no further details on the extent of the damage or on the type of drones used. The official statement so far confirms only that no one was reported injured and that emergency work is continuing.

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