Russia Drops 8 Guided Bombs on Sumy Region, 2 Wounded in Residential Areas

In the early hours of Saturday, October 17, Russian forces attacked Sumy city and the Sumy region with guided air bombs (KABs), according to Sumy Regional Military Administration head Oleh Hryhorov. The attack consisted of 8 KABs, four of which targeted the regional center directly.

Damage in Residential Areas

About an hour ago, the enemy struck with guided air bombs on the territory of the Sumy community, Hryhorov stated. Hits were confirmed in the residential sector on the outskirts of Sumy. At least two people were wounded in the attacks. Search and rescue operations were underway.

Spread of the Attack

An additional guided bomb reportedly fell in the Seredyna-Buda community. Sumy region, which borders Russia, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian cross-border attacks including glide bombs and artillery throughout the war.

Context

The Saturday morning attack on Sumy came hours after one of the largest overnight combined missile and drone attacks on all of Ukraine, during which Russian forces deployed over 300 drones along with ballistic and cruise missiles.