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Russian forces attack 4 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1

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Russian forces attacked Znov-Novhorodske, Bilopillia, Khotin and Esman communities, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on March 31.

Russia used mortars, artillery and mines to target the region.

One civilian was wounded in the Khotin community in the attack.

According to officials, at least 45 strikes were recorded.

Sumy Oblast, which borders Russia in the northeast, has been under daily Russian shelling since the Ukrainian army liberated it in April 2022.

General Staff: Ukraine hits 2 Russian air-defense systems, Russia strikes with ballistic missiles
Ukraine’s military repelled more than 30 Russian attacks and conducted strikes against two Russian air defense systems and a radar station over the past 24 hours, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 31.
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