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Russian forces shell 5 communities in Sumy Oblast

by The Kyiv Independent news desk April 8, 2023 2:00 AM 1 min read
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Russian troops attacked five communities in Sumy Oblast on April 7, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.

According to the report, Russian forces shelled the communities of Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Seredyna-Buda, Novoslobidske, and Esman 12 times.

Ukraine’s officials recorded 125 strikes during the day from various weapons, including artillery, mortars, aircraft, and grenade launchers.

Russian airstrike damaged one home in the Seredyna-Buda community. No casualties were reported.

Sumy Oblast is located at Ukraine’s northeastern border with Russia and has been the target of daily Russian attacks.

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