On the evening of 20 July, a Russian drone struck the «Epicentre» hypermarket building in Sumy. A major fire broke out on the premises following the strike. The attack has been reported by local and Ukrainian media.
FPV drone strike on «Epicentre» in Sumy
According to preliminary reports, Russian troops attacked a shopping centre using FPV drone. Following the strike, the fire spread rapidly across the site, and thick smoke rose from the point of impact.
The footage released shows intense flames and heavy smoke. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed.
Details of the consequences are being clarified
At the time the first reports emerged, there was no confirmed information regarding the number of fatalities or casualties. Nor is there, as yet, a complete official assessment of the damage.
Information regarding the circumstances of the strike and its consequences may be updated following reports from local authorities and the emergency services.
An attack on a large retail outlet
A fire at a hypermarket poses a particular danger due to the possibility of people being inside and the large quantity of goods and materials that could fuel an intense blaze. Final conclusions regarding the scale of the fire and the damage caused will only be possible once the emergency services have completed their work.
