Russian forces launched Shahed loitering munitions flying through Sumy Oblast in a southwesterly direction on the evening of May 5, 2024.
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Russian Shahed loitering munitions were spotted flying through Sumy Oblast in a southwesterly direction on the evening of Sunday (5 May).
At night, Russians fired four times at the border areas and settlements of the Sumy region. 11 explosions were recorded.
Russian forces attacked six communities in Sumy Oblast, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 5. More than 22 explosions were recorded.
Russian drone attacks in Sumy led to critical infrastructure being transferred to backup power.
Consequences of attack on Sumy region included large-scale fires and two people were injured.
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