Russians attack Konotop in morning strike: city left without power or water, gas supply disrupted, one person killed

Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in the city of Konotop in Sumy Oblast on the morning of 11 June, killing one person and injuring several others.

Source: Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin; Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration

Details: Semenikhin reported at 07:45 that the strike had damaged the gas supply network, with emergency gas service crews working at the scene.

It was later reported that a woman aged about 42 was injured in the attack. She suffered a shrapnel wound to the leg. Semenikhin said medics had provided her with assistance and she is receiving outpatient treatment.

The mayor wrote at 08:18: "The city is without electricity or water... This is the consequence of an enemy strike this morning... Water is being supplied according to a schedule, so please stock up."

Update: At 09:00, another attack was reported. Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration, said that civilian infrastructure facilities were hit. A fire broke out at the scene of the strike.

Early reports indicate that one person was killed and two others sustained injuries.

At 10:17, Hryhorov said that four people had been taken to hospital after the Russian attack on Konotop.

Two women and two men are currently in hospital after suffering severe burns. All of them are in either a moderate or critical condition. They are receiving the treatment they need.

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