Devastating Shelling Shakes Sumy: A Grim Update

Russian forces shelled 15 border areas in Ukraine's Sumy region 84 times on Friday, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries. The longstanding target has faced increased attacks during the 2-1/2-year-old war. This occurrence adds to the tension between Sumy and neighboring Kursk region.

Russian forces launched a devastating shelling on 15 border areas of Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in a harrowing toll of two dead and nine wounded.

The regional authority reported on the Telegram messaging app that the fatalities occurred near the town of Yampil.

Historically, the Sumy region has been a frequent target of Russian attacks throughout the 2-1/2-year-old war. The region lies adjacent to Russia's southern Kursk region, which has witnessed increased Ukrainian incursions since early August.

(With inputs from agencies.)