Russia launched a drone attack on the residential area in Sumy.

On the evening of Tuesday, January 21, the Russian army struck the private sector of the city of Sumy with a "Shahed" drone. Several houses were damaged in the attack.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing the Telegram channel of the acting mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar.

"Dear residents of Sumy, we again experienced a 'Shahed' strike in the private sector," Kobzar announced.

According to him, as a result of the strike, several houses were damaged, windows were shattered, and a wall was breached.

All necessary services are on-site, and rescuers are working to extinguish the fire.

Shelling of Sumy and the region

We remind you that, according to the chairman of the Sumy Regional State Administration, Vladimir Artyukh, shelling in the Sumy region has increased fourfold compared to last year. The enemy is using new means of attack. In particular, on January 12, the Russians launched airstrikes on a children's rehabilitation center in Sumy, resulting in a fire on the premises.

Additionally, yesterday Russian occupiers struck a rocket at the Shostka community in the Sumy region. There were damages as a result of the attack.