Described by locals as "the most severe attack" since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, the incident in the Sumy region highlights a troubling pattern of targeting vital infrastructure.
An energy facility was hit on August 20, causing blackouts across 72 settlements and affecting over 18,500 people.
A day before, a separate Russian assault on a children’s cafe in Malokaterynivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, claimed the life of a 15-year-old and injured four others.
Recent attacks on 11 communities in Sumy Oblast resulted in four civilian injuries and 256 explosions.
