Sumy region: Russians shell Shalyhynska community, two women injured

Sumy region: Russians shell Shalyhynska community, two women injured

Kyiv  •  UNN

April 23 2024, 06:22 PM • 37053 views

Russian occupants shelled border settlements in Sumy region, wounding two women and damaging civilian infrastructure.

Russian invaders shelled border communities in Sumy region. Two women were injured as a result of the enemy attacks on the Shalyhyn community. Civilian infrastructure has been destroyed. The consequences of the shelling were reported by the Sumy Prosecutor's Office , UNN reports.

According to the investigation, on April 23, 2024, at about 13:00, the occupiers, using methods of warfare prohibited by international law, fired artillery from the territory of the Russian Federation at the civilian infrastructure of the Shalyhyn community of Shostka district.

- the prosecutor's office said.

Details

It is noted that two private households in the community were damaged as a result of the enemy's attack. As clarified by the prosecutor's office, two women were injured: 72 and 45 years old. Both were hospitalized with injuries.

A criminal proceeding on violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) was opened over the shelling.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement officers are recording the crimes of Russians.