In the Romny district of the Sumy region, rescue workers have extinguished all the fires in a large-scale blaze at a shopping centre following a morning operation. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, there are no reported casualties at this stage.
Briefly about the main points
- The State Emergency Service reported that a fire at a shopping centre in the Romny district had been brought under control.
- As far as is known, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
- Rescue workers carried out their operations until late at night, using robotic equipment.
- Work has been halted on several occasions due to the threat of further attacks.
The fire at the shopping centre has been brought under control
According to the State Emergency Service, the fire broke out following a morning attack on the shopping centre. All the fires have been extinguished.
The information regarding the absence of casualties is preliminary.
Specialists from the State Emergency Service worked at the scene until late at night. Specialised robotic equipment was deployed to extinguish the fire.
Due to the threat of further attacks, the rescue workers repeatedly suspended their operations and moved to a safe location. Community rescue officers were also working at the scene.
