Russian Drone Strikes Residential House in Sumy Region: Reports of Casualties
Early in the morning of August 19, a new incident of airspace violation occurred in the Sumy region, with reports indicating that an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of Russian origin targeted a residential building.
According to Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, the drone struck a house in the Pishchanskyi settlement community.
The impact caused the building to catch fire, and preliminary reports suggest that there are casualties among local residents.
Hryhorov stated that rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency services and fire brigades working at the scene.
The situation remains under control, but the incident highlights ongoing security threats in the region amid heightened tensions.
The site of the attack is considered hazardous due to possible further strikes and ongoing fire hazards, complicating rescue efforts and aid delivery to the injured.