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Russian forces attack 3 communities in Sumy Oblast

by The Kyiv Independent news desk March 21, 2023 3:11 AM 1 min read
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Russian forces launched attacks against three communities in Sumy Oblast on March 20, the Sumy Oblast Regional Administration reported.

Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled the communities of Krasnopillia, Yunakivka, and Bilopillia.

No casualties were reported.

On March 19, Russian forces struck the communities of Khotin, Bilopillia, Shalyhyne, Velyka Pysarivka, Krasnopillia, Seredyna-Buda, and Esman.

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

In the Khotin community, Russian troops damaged a milk farm. There were no casualties.

No other damages were reported.

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

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