Russian kamikaze drones struck infrastructure in Sumy city, targeting power grid, heating and water works infrastructure.
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On Sept. 17, at least two dozen Russian kamikaze drones struck around Sumy city, targeting power grid, heating and water works infrastructure.
On September 17, Russians launched a massive air strike on the city of Sumy using Shahed-type UAVs
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
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