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UkrainePublished: 26 June 2026 at 08:36

Russian drone strikes in Sumy: fire engulfs 9-story building and parking lot

A Russian drone hit the roof of a nine-story residential building and a parking lot in Sumy; one car burned, about ten damaged, no casualties reported.

Foto: Pravda — ziņas

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the city of Sumy, targeting both a residential building and a parking lot.

According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS), a strike drone hit the roof of a nine-story apartment building, sparking a fire. Rescuers evacuated approximately 40 residents from the building. The fire on the roof was promptly extinguished.

A separate strike hit a parking lot, where a car caught fire and about ten other vehicles were damaged. That fire was also put out.

No casualties have been reported. The attacks occurred in Sumy, a city frequently subjected to Russian assaults.

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