Identified munition
Weaponized Drone
UAV
UAV event in Sumy area, Ukraine on Wed 6th May 2026
6th May 2026
Russian forces attacked a kindergarten in central Sumy with strike drones on Wednesday 6 May, with a rescue operation currently underway.
Source: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration; Artem Kobzar, acting Mayor of Sumy
Quote from Hryhorov: "Russian forces have struck a civilian building in the central part of Sumy with two strike UAVs. A rescue operation is ongoing."
Details: Information on casualties and damage is still being confirmed. Hryhorov also warned that the attack is ongoing and urged residents to stay in safe places.
Update: Kobzar said two UAVs had struck the building of the kindergarten.
Information on casualties and the scale of destruction is still being gathered. All the relevant services are working at the scene.
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Ukraine (UKR)
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