Russian forces shelled Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv oblasts 162 times between May 8-16, 2023, with Sumy Oblast receiving the most attacks (110), followed by Chernihiv Oblast (29) and Kharkiv Oblast (23).
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Over the past month, enemy forces have stepped up shelling of oblasts located near the [Russian] border: Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts. Between 8 and 16 May 2023, Russian forces shelled these oblasts 162 times. Sumy Oblast sustained the most attacks, 110; Chernihiv Oblast sustained 29, and Kharkiv Oblast, 23.
Russian troops shelled four communities in Sumy Oblast on May 17, with over 180 strikes recorded.
Residential buildings were damaged and caught fire in Novoslobidske, and civilians were fired upon while extinguishing fires.
After 9:00 a.m. on May 17, Russian forces shelled Esman with barrel artillery (4 explosions) and Bilopillia with 7 mortar attacks.
There were no losses or destruction of civil infrastructure reported in these communities at the time of reporting.
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