Russian forces launched a missile strike on energy facilities in the Hlukhiv community of Sumy region, causing power outages affecting 72 settlements and over 18,500 consumers.
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Russian troops launched a missile strike targeting energy facilities in Sumy region, leaving nearly 20,000 residents in blackout. The attack affected 72 settlements and more than 18,500 consumers.
An overnight Russian missile strike against energy facilities in the Hlukhiv community of Sumy Oblast reportedly left 72 settlements and 18,500 users without power.
Russian forces fired 97 times with 291 explosions recorded across multiple communities in the Sumy region on August 20, 2024.
GBU airstrikes in Yunakivka community resulted in 1 civilian death and 1 civilian injury.
FPV drone attacks and other shelling in Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, and other communities resulted in 2 total civilian injuries.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:11.169Z
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