Russian forces attacked settlements in Sumy Oblast, including Basivka, Myropillia, and others, using artillery and mortars.
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Nearly 15 settlements were attacked from artillery and mortars, including Basivka, Myropillia, Iskryskivshchyna, Hrabovske (Sumy Oblast).
Russian forces shelled the Sumy Oblast border 23 times on Nov. 5, causing 85 explosions across seven communities
The attacks hit the settlements of Myropillia, Bilopillia, Shalyhyne, Yunakivka, Krasnopillia, Seredyna-Buda, and Esman
No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure were reported
Russian troops attacked the border with multiple weapons, including mines and rocket launchers
The Air Force stated that 2 out of 2 Shahed drones used in a nighttime Russian attack on the Sumy region were destroyed.
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