Russian drone attack kills woman in Sumy region

Russian drone attack kills woman in Sumy region

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A woman was killed in Russia’s drone attack on Esman community, Sumy region. The prosecutor's office has opened criminal proceedings.

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

Under the procedural guidance of the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched over the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with intentional murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, on January 1, 2024, at about 15:00, the invaders attacked Esman community in Sumy region with drones.

Read also: Enemy drone hits residential building in Sumy region: People trapped under rubble

One drone hit a two-story apartment building; its resident was seriously injured and died in hospital. According to preliminary information, a man is trapped under the rubble. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Prosecutors, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, are recording the consequences of the attack.

As Ukrinform reported, an enemy drone hit a residential building in Esman community of Sumy region. Three people were rescued, but there are still people under the rubble.

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