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UAV event in Sumy, Romny area, Ukraine on Wed 26th August 2026

26th August 2026

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Russians attack Romny community in Sumy Oblast with nine drones: woman killed, four injured.

Russian forces attacked the Romny hromada in Sumy Oblast on the evening of 26 August, killing a 66-year-old woman and injuring four people.

Source: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Early reports indicate that the Russians sent nine drones towards the hromada. Some of the enemy drones were destroyed, but unfortunately, civilian infrastructure was hit.

A 66-year-old woman was killed in a strike on a residential building. My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased."

Details: Four people sought medical treatment.

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