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UAV event in Sumy, Stritensky Church area, Ukraine on Fri 21st August 2026

21st August 2026

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Russians damaged the Stritensky Church in Sumy at night.

The blast wave damaged the domes and roof of the church, and windows also flew out, the Sumy Eparchy of the UOC reported and showed the consequences.

☝🏻As a reminder, at night, Russian troops massively attacked Sumy with drones. According to the SMVA, houses, a shop, a gas station, a road, and cars were damaged in four locations in the city. Six people were also injured.

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