Russian drone attacks across Sumy Oblast on June 24 injured at least 15 civilians, including three children. The strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including gas stations and a cinema, with four individuals hospitalized.
The attacks highlight the ongoing civilian toll of the Russia-Ukraine war, with frequent strikes impacting infrastructure and causing injuries, even in areas close to the border.
A series of Russian drone strikes across Sumy Oblast on June 24 injured at least 15 civilians, including three children, regional authorities reported. The attacks damaged civilian infrastructure in multiple communities, including two gas stations in Sumy, a cinema building in the city of Konotop, and infrastructure in the community of Putyvl.
"Today, 15 civilians who were injured as a result of enemy attacks across Sumy region sought medical assistance," Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov said in a Telegram post, adding that some victims suffered physical injuries while others experienced acute stress reactions. Among the injured were an 11-year-old boy in Konotop, a 6-year-old boy in Sumy, and a 15-year-old teenager in Putyvl.
Four of the injured were hospitalized, with three reported to be in serious condition and under medical supervision, according to the administration. Sumy, located around 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine, faces frequent cross-border drone, missile, and artillery attacks throughout the full-scale war due to its proximity to Russian territory.