Russian strike on residential area of Sumy: 6 injured

May 21, 2026 - 09:10
Russian strike on residential area of Sumy: 6 injured

Russian forces have hit a residential area in the city of Sumy, injuring six people.

Source: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Serhii Krybosheienko, Head of Sumy City Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Hryhorov: "Sumy. There has been a hit on a residential area in the Kovpakivskyi district. Early reports indicate there are casualties."

Details: Hryhorov urged residents to stay in safe places until the all-clear is given.

Update: Later, Kryvosheienko reported that six people had been injured in the attack on Sumy.

"Two men aged 70 and 71 are in a serious condition in hospital. Another 30-year-old man has been hospitalised in a moderate condition. An 81-year-old woman was also injured," the administration head wrote.

According to Kryvosheienko, another man and a 71-year-old woman received medical assistance at the scene.

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