Russian airstrike in Sumy region: a man is killed, a child is among the wounded

Russian airstrike in Sumy region: a man is killed, a child is among the wounded

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On August 18, Russian troops dropped an unexploded ordnance on a residential neighborhood in Bilopillia. A 33-year-old man was killed, his 11-year-old daughter and two adults were injured, and at least 5 houses were damaged.

In the afternoon, on August 18, Russian troops attacked Sumy region from the air. Russians dropped a missile on a residential area of Belopillya, killing a man and injuring several people. This was stated by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office, reports UNN.

Details

According to the investigation, on August 18, 2024, at about 16:00, using methods of warfare prohibited by international law, the enemy dropped a CAB on the civilian infrastructure of Bilopillia, Sumy district.

The bomb hit the house of local residents. The 33-year-old owner was killed, his 11-year-old daughter was seriously injured, and a 55-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were also wounded.

At least 5 private houses were damaged.

Under the procedural supervision of the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation is being conducted into the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)

- law enforcement officers summarize. 

Recall

At night and in the morning, Russians fired 19 times at border areas and settlements of Sumy region. 46 explosions were recorded. Sadivska, Stepanivska, Mykolayivska, Khotynska, Yunakivska, Krasnopilska, Seredyna-Budska communities were shelled.