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UAV event in Sumy, Shostka area, Ukraine on Sat 30th May 2026

30th May 2026

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On the night of May 30, Russian troops launched a massive drone strike on the Shostka community of Sumy region, damaging residential buildings and administrative buildings.

Source: Head of Sumy OVA Oleg Hrygorov

Details: According to the OVA, air defense forces managed to destroy some of the enemy strike drones. However, hits on civilian infrastructure were also recorded.

Direct speech: "There is destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure. Residential and non-residential buildings, administrative buildings, and transport are damaged."

"The elimination of the consequences of the attack has been ongoing since last night. All necessary services are working on the ground. People are being provided with the necessary assistance."

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Sumy ( Shostka area )

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