Air defense systems were activated in Sumy Oblast on the evening of November 21, 2023. Explosions were heard in the city of Sumy.
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Air defence [network] is responding. Keep calm. Do not ignore air-raid warnings.
Russian forces shelled six communities in Sumy Oblast on Nov. 21, firing 14 times over the course of the day
On November 21, Russian forces shelled border areas and settlements in the Sumy region with a total of 101 explosions recorded.
Explosives were dropped from UAVs in Yunakivka community, and mines were dropped in Myropillia community.
Mortar shelling was recorded in Bilopillia community (13 explosions), Krasnopillia community (9 explosions), and Nova Sloboda community (2 explosions).
In Krasnopillia community, grenade launcher shelling resulted in 57 explosions and artillery shelling in 2 explosions.
In Velyka Pysarivka community, helicopter-fired unguided air missiles caused 6 explosions and mortar shelling caused 7 explosions.
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