On 28 October in Sumy, a Russian drone attacked a warehouse, causing a fire and damage. According to preliminary reports, one person was injured as a result of the strike. Rescue workers were forced to temporarily suspend fire-fighting operations due to the threat of a repeat attack. The Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in the Sumy region reported on the consequences of the attack. At the time of publication, all pockets of fire had been extinguished.
- On 28 October, a Russian drone attacked a warehouse in Sumy.
- The strike caused a fire and damaged the building.
- According to preliminary reports, one person has been injured.
A Russian drone struck a warehouse
On Wednesday, 28 October, Russian forces carried out a drone strike on one of the warehouses in Sumy. As a result of the attack, the building was damaged and a fire broke out inside. Units from the State Emergency Service arrived at the scene.
Photographs released by the rescue services show collapsed structures, debris from building materials and heavy smoke. Firefighters were working amongst the damaged structures of the warehouse.
Rescue workers suspended their work due to the risk of a second strike
The clean-up operation following the attack was hampered by the risk of further Russian shelling.
Due to the threat of a further attack, staff from the State Emergency Service were forced to temporarily suspend their operations. Once the security situation had stabilised, they resumed fire-fighting operations. All the fires have been extinguished.
One person was injured as a result of the attack
According to preliminary information from the State Emergency Service, one person has been injured as a result of the Russian strike. Details regarding the nature of the injuries and the condition of the victim have not yet been released.
No further details were provided regarding the exact type of drone, the extent of the damage or the purpose of the warehouse.
