UAV
UAV event in Sumy, Putyvl' area, Ukraine on Sun 17th May 2026
17th May 2026
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Two civilians died in Sumy region as a result of the detonation of parts of a drone they were dragging into a car.
Source : Sumy OVA
Details : It is noted that men aged 45 and 47 died in the Putyvl community.
On the morning of May 17, they discovered parts of the drone and loaded them into a car . One of them detonated , killing them on the spot .
Authorities remind you to immediately notify rescuers or the police if you discover suspicious or unknown objects .
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Sumy ( Putyvl' area )
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