Russian drone strike on Sumy Oblast leaves 11 dead, including one child
A Russian drone strike on a dormitory in Sumy Oblast on Monday evening has resulted in 11 deaths, including a child, and 13 injured, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration.
The attack was carried out using two Shahed drones, and 13 people were injured, including two children.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing at the site, and more people may still be trapped under the rubble.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the attack, stating that Russia continues to terrorize civilians.
Due to the destruction of the dormitory, it is now known that at least 11 people have died, and more than ten have been wounded. It is believed that more people may still be trapped under the rubble.
Zelenskyy added that every new attack only confirms Putin's true intentions—he wants the war to continue and is not interested in peace talks.
9:40 AM UPDATE. The Office of the Prosecutor General reported that the death toll has increased to eight. The bodies of two more people have been recovered from the rubble.
10:07 AM UPDATE. The death toll has risen to nine people, the State Emergency Service reports. 11 people were injured. Four more people are probably under the rubble.
10:55 AM UPDATE. There are already 10 dead. The number of wounded has increased to 13, including three children.
11:53 AM UPDATE. There are already 11 fatalities.
Additionally, powerful explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia on Monday evening as Russia launched at least a dozen drones. The attacks left a hotel and a hospital without power.
On Tuesday, emergency power outages are in effect across all regions of Ukraine due to the massive Russian attack.