Russia launched a massive air strike using Shahed drones targeting energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy region, affecting Konotop, Okhtyrka and Sumy districts.
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Enemy 'Shaheds' attacked the energy system facilities. The settlements of Konotop, Okhtyrka and Sumy districts were affected.
Russian military is striking Sumy Oblast because of Ukraine's successes in Russia's Kursk Oblast
Russia launched a heavy drone attack on Sumy Oblast, disrupting electricity and water supplies
On Sept. 17, at least two dozen Russian kamikaze drones struck around Sumy city, targeting power grid, heating and water works infrastructure.
The operation in Kursk Oblast was likely a preventive strike by Ukrainian forces to protect Sumy.
Russia had gathered assault groupings for a potential offensive on Sumy.
Russian occupiers used Shahed UAVs to launch a massive air strike on Sumy on the night of September 17.
Consequences of the attack were being clarified and all services were working to eliminate damage.
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