Ukrainian officials announced the operation's goal is to create a buffer zone to prevent Russian shelling of Ukraine.
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The operation's goal is to create a 'buffer zone' to prevent Russian shelling of Ukraine.
This summer alone, the Russians launched over 2,000 strikes targeting Sumy region, employing missiles, artillery, anti-aircraft missiles, glide bombs, and mortars
The two remaining injuries took place when Russia bombed the Khotyn community overnight on Aug. 14.
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