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Governor: Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast, casualties reported

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Sumy Oblast Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyi reported that Russian forces struck critical infrastructure facilities in Romenskyi District after 5 a.m. on Oct. 17.

Zhyvytskyi said there are casualties, but did not provide exact numbers. He said further details will be reported later.

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