On 13 June, Russian occupying forces shelled residential buildings in the Sumy region, killing two civilians. A further four people were injured as a result of attacks carried out using aerial bombs, drones and artillery.
- On 13 June, the occupying forces struck residential buildings in the Sumy region.
- Two people were killed and four were injured.
- The enemy used aerial bombs, attack UAVs, FPV drones, artillery and mortars.
- The attacks are targeting the region’s civilian population.
The scale of the shelling in the Sumy region
On 13 June, Russian forces continued to shell residential areas in the Sumy region. According to the National Police of Ukraine, residential buildings came under fire, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to four others. The enemy used various weapons, including guided aerial bombs and attack drones.
The use of modern weapons
Putin’s forces have used attack UAVs, FPV drones, artillery and mortars to shell the civilian population. This indicates that systematic terror, aimed at destabilising the region and intimidating the local population. The regional police are recording such attacks as crimes against civilians.
Consequences for the civilian population
The attacks resulted in casualties and material damage, making life significantly more difficult for the residents of the Sumy region. The injured received medical attention, but the deaths of two people highlight the continuing danger to civilians in the combat zone. Shelling of residential areas violates the norms of international humanitarian law.
Local authorities and law enforcement agencies continue to document incidents of shelling and are doing everything possible to assist those affected. At the same time, the situation remains tense due to ongoing attacks, which make it difficult to ensure the safety of the civilian population.
