The «Manufaktura» shopping centre in Sumy has temporarily suspended operations for an indefinite period following a targeted Russian strike. The centre’s management has reported significant damage resulting from the drone attack. Clean-up and restoration work is currently underway at the site, and they have promised to announce the date of reopening separately.
Briefly about the main points
- The complex will remain closed until further notice from the management.
- The shutdown was caused by significant damage following a drone attack.
- Clean-up and restoration work is continuing in the area.
- A day of mourning was declared in Sumy on 10 September.
- On the evening of 9 September, the authorities reported two deaths and 21 injuries.
The administration is preparing the complex for refurbishment
In a statement, the shopping centre noted that the decision to suspend operations had been taken due to damage to the building. Staff are currently working to deal with the aftermath of the attack and to restore the complex. The management will provide further updates regarding any changes affecting visitors, including when operations will resume.
During the impact A fire broke out. According to the State Emergency Service, all the fires have been extinguished; rescue workers also assisted the victims and inspected the premises.
A day of mourning for the deceased has been declared in Sumy
Russia struck a shopping and leisure centre on the evening of 8 September. A day of mourning was declared in Sumy on 10 September for the civilians who lost their lives as a result of the attack.
As of 22:00 on 9 September, Serhiy Kryvosheyenko, head of the Sumy City Military Administration, reported 21 people wounded. According to updated figures from the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Oleg Grigorov, two 21-year-olds — a young man and a young woman — were killed. The police documented the aftermath of the strike and urged people to stay away from the site of the strike due to the risk of further attacks.
