On the night of 18 April, Russian troops struck again at the city of Sumy and the Shostka community. The attacks resulted in the ignition of non-residential buildings and damage to cars and residential buildings, but according to official reports, there were no casualties.
Shelling in Sumy: consequences of the night attack
On the night of 18 April, Russian forces shelled the regional centre of Sumy. A non-residential building caught fire as a result of the shelling, and cars were damaged.
According to the rescue services, they quickly inspected the area and extinguished the fire. Local authorities report that there were no casualties or injuries among the population. All the necessary services worked at the scene throughout the night to minimise the consequences of the shelling.
Situation in Shostka community
In Shostka community, a fire broke out in a non-residential building as a result of the night shelling. The blast wave damaged windows in apartment buildings located near the site of the hit.
The rescuers quickly localised all the fire hotspots. According to preliminary data, there were no injuries among the community residents. The local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and organising assistance to the population.
Response of rescuers and local authorities
After the shelling, rescue services inspected the areas in Sumy and Shostka community. All fires were extinguished and the damaged facilities were checked for additional threats.
The local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and respond to alarms.
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