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UAV event in Sumy, Ukraine on Sat 23rd May 2026

23rd May 2026

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A hostile attack on a funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy killed a man and injured 14 others. In addition, 4 people were injured later in the city, including a minor.

Source : Sumy City Military Administration

Verbatim : "As a result of today's enemy attack on a funeral procession, 15 injured people were taken to the hospital. All were provided with qualified medical care in a hospital setting.

Unfortunately, one man died from his serious injuries. Another is in the intensive care unit.

"Two injured people are hospitalized. 11 people are receiving outpatient treatment."

Details : Later, the MVA reported that a 16-year-old girl was injured as a result of a hit by an FPV drone on the outskirts of Sumy. The victim was at a public transport stop. The child was hospitalized.

In the evening, the city administration reported that 3 people were injured in a park area of the city when an enemy drone was shot down. All were taken to the hospital.

What preceded : On the morning of May 23, a Russian drone attacked a funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy.

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