Grenade event in Sumy, Nova Sloboda area, Ukraine on Fri 24th February 2023

The hromadas of Myropillia, Bilopillia, Khotin, Nova Sloboda and Krasnopillia came under fire. A total of 93 strikes were recorded, including 42 strikes from mortars, 7 from artillery, dropping 4 VOG using a quadcopter and 40 strikes from a grenade launcher. A non-residential building was damaged as a result of shelling (one strike reported) in the village of Riasne, Krasnopillia hromada. The territory of the hromada was also fired on with mortars, with 5 strikes reported. The dropping of VOG-type ammunition from quadcopters launched from the territory of the Russian Federation was also recorded. The Russians fired mortars at Myropillia hromada from 09:45, with 6 strikes. Artillery shelling (self-propelled artillery system) has been conducted since 11:40, with 6 strikes reported.