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Russian forces launched multiple attacks against Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 21, attacking five communities and causing at least 31 explosions, regional military administration reported.
The attacks targeted the communities of Yunakivka,Bilopillia, Shalyhyne, Esman and Znob-Novhorodske, according to the post.
The Russian military deployed a range of weapons, including grenade launchers, mortars, artillery, and mines, throughout the day's attacks.
No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure were reported.
Sumy is located about 50 kilometers from the Russian border and has been the target of near-daily shelling and other aerial bombardments since its liberation by Ukraine in April 2022.
Russian missile attack on post office in Kharkiv Oblast kills 6, injures 14
A Russian missile struck a post office in Kharkiv on Oct. 21, killing six people and injuring at least 14, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
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