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WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes

WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes

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Described by locals as “the most severe attack” since Russia’s invasion began in February 2022, the incident in the Sumy region highlights a troubling pattern of targeting vital infrastructure.

Described by locals as “the most severe attack” since Russia’s invasion began in February 2022, the incident in the Sumy region highlights a troubling pattern of targeting vital infrastructure.

An energy facility was hit on August 20, causing blackouts across 72 settlements and affecting over 18,500 people.

A day before, a separate Russian assault on a children’s cafe in Malokaterynivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, claimed the life of a 15-year-old and injured four others.

Recent attacks on 11 communities in Sumy Oblast resulted in four civilian injuries and 256 explosions.

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