Russian forces launched airstrikes on settlements in Sumy Oblast including Velyka Pysarivka, Popivka, Oleksandrivka, Luhivka and Sumy.
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The settlements of Velyka Pysarivka, Popivka, Oleksandrivka, Luhivka and Sumy (Sumy Oblast) were hit by airstrikes.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:31.944Z
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