November 23 was declared a Day of Mourning in Sumy due to the attack by Russian kamikaze drones, which were equipped with shrapnel for the first time. The attack killed two people and injured 13. This was reported by the acting mayor Artem Kobzar, UNN reports.
“As a sign of mourning for the victims, a Day of Mourning has been declared in the Sumy City Territorial Community on November 23. Our condolences to the families and friends,” the statement reads.
For the first time, Russia used drones in cluster munitions. Such weapons are designed to kill people, not destroy objects.
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Sumy RMA showed the consequences of the Russian shelling: apartment buildings, private houses, and cars were damaged.