💥 Attack

Russian forces launched a missile strike on the infrastructure of the Shostka community in the Sumy region on December 31, 2024.

Shostka, Sumy Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The Russian forces have launched a missile strike on the infrastructure of Shostka community in Sumy region.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

The strikes damaged 12 residential buildings, two educational institutions, three boiler houses, a healthcare clinic, a dormitory, as well as other facilities.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

There were hits by ballistic missiles in Sumy and Kyiv Oblasts.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Russian forces fired 36 times at the Sumy region border areas and settlements, recording 59 explosions on December 31.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Shostka community was targeted by missile attacks.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Khotyn community experienced one FPV drone explosion and nine mortar explosions, resulting in car damage.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Krasnopillia community was hit by six UAV-dropped VOGs and one FPV drone attack.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Four mines were dropped on Znob-Novhorod community territory.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Velyka Pysarivka community suffered seven UAV-dropped VOGs, eight artillery shells, and two FPV drone attacks.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Shalyhyne community was attacked by two FPV drones and three mortar shells.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Trostyanets community was targeted by a missile attack resulting in one explosion.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Esman and Bilopillia communities experienced mortar shelling with four and three explosions respectively.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:20.568Z

Source story: 3943484-russians-launch-missile-strike-on-sumy-region