Russian forces conducted airstrikes near Stepka in Sumy Oblast.
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The occupiers carried out airstrikes near Stepka (Sumy Oblast)
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 16 firing over 200 rounds from various types of weapons
Russia shelled the Bilopillia, Khotin, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Myropillia, Seredyna-Buda, Yunakivka, Esman and Znob-Novhorodske communities
Russian forces used anti-tank guns, grenade launchers, artillery and mortars to target the Velyka Pysarivka community
Khotin and Esman communities were attacked with explosives
The Krasnopillia community was targeted with unguided air-to-air rockets over the past 24 hours
No casualties have been reported following the shelling
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