Russians intensify shelling of Sumy region – RMA

Vodymyr Artiukh, Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration (RMA), mentioned this during a TV broadcast, Ukrinform reports.

"In Sumy, we have recorded a fourfd increase in shelling — 338 attacks over just the past five days. There is a notable rise in the use of FPV drones, which were absent last year but now exceed 130 incidents. Additionally, there have been attacks with guided aerial bombs, Shahed drones, and other UAVs," Artiukh explained.

The RMA Head praised the effective actions of Ukraine’s air defense forces, highlighting their success in neutralizing aerial threats. "Over these five days, they have shot down 44 enemy drones," he stated.

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, the Russian forces recently struck Sumy community infrastructure with Shahed drones.