Russia hits Sumy with Shaheds for the first time with shrapnel

On the morning of November 22, Russian troops struck Sumy for the first time with Shahed drones carrying shrapnel. The attack killed two people and injured 12 others.

This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

Consequences of the strikes on Sumy on November 22

The Sumy Regional Military Administration reported that in the morning the occupiers attacked a residential neighborhood of the regional center. Emergency work is currently being carried out at the site.

"As a result of the Russian attack on a residential neighborhood, two people were killed and 12 others were wounded. Apartment buildings, private houses and cars were also damaged," the statement reads.

In addition, in a commentary to Suspilne, the head of the RMA, Volodymyr Artiukh, said that the occupiers first attacked the city using Shaheds that were equipped with shrapnel.

"This weapon is used to kill people, not to destroy objects. This is the first time in Sumy," the official said.

According to the State Emergency Service, rescuers unblocked two victims from an apartment building that had suffered significant damage and handed them over to paramedics.

At the same time, the city council added that in order to address the aftermath of Shahed drone strikes, response centers will open at 8:00 AM in schools No. 15 and No. 2. These centers will accept applications for damaged housing inspections and provide consultations on other important matters. The phone number is: (066) 5437677.

Due to the work of rescuers at the site of the shelling, traffic on Svobody Avenue in Sumy was blocked.

After the shelling, the Prosecutor's Office of Sumy region launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes that caused the death of people (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

As a reminder, during the latest missile strike, Russians hit three thermal power plants. Two of the damaged facilities have already resumed operations, while one is still out of service.

Due to the attacks on energy facilities, Ukraine has introduced blackout schedules. For example, there will be several rounds of blackouts throughout the day on November 22.