Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in Sumy region, injuring eleven civilians, including a 13-year-old boy. Police documented the consequences of the attacks and opened criminal proceedings under the article on violation of the laws and customs of war.
Scale of destruction and number of victims
Sumy region was once again under the sights of Russian troops: 36 settlements came under fire over the past 24 hours. The enemy used aerial guided bombs and attack drones, FPV drones, The militants used artillery and mortars. The Sumy community suffered the most, with six people injured, including a 13-year-old boy, men aged 49, 70 and 73, and women aged 72 and 81. In the Vorozhbiansk community, a drone strike injured a 71-year-old man and two women aged 65 and 67. In the Znob-Novgorod community, men aged 35 and 42 were hit by Russian drones. Doctors are providing assistance to all the victims. About. reports National Police of Ukraine.
Evidence of war crimes and responsibility of the aggressor
Law enforcement officers are carefully recording the aftermath of the attacks, documenting the destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure, and collecting evidence of new war crimes of the Russian Federation. Criminal proceedings were opened over each fact of shelling under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - violation of the laws and customs of war. The police emphasise: «We will not leave any crime unattended - all evidence will be handed over to international institutions to bring the perpetrators to justice.».
