Russians shell Sumy region 49 times overnight causing casualties, destruction

This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

The attacks targeted Stepanivka, Yunakivka, Myropillia, Krasnopillia, Bilopillia, Velykopysarivka, Buryn, Putivl, and Esman communities.

"Krasnopillia community: the enemy conducted drone strikes (three explosions), launched guided aerial bombs (33 explosions), including six glide bombs dropped on the community this morning, March 20. As a result of the shelling, one civilian was killed and another was injured. An apartment building, a private house, and several non-residential structures were damaged," the statement said.

It was noted that Buryn community was attacked by drones (two explosions), but the enemy UAVs were destroyed.

"Esman community: a strike by an FPV kamikaze drone was recorded (one explosion). Myropillia community: Russians shelled it with MLRS (15 explosions).

Putivl community: the enemy attacked with a drone (one explosion) – it was destroyed. Stepanivka community: shelled by a UAV (one explosion) – also destroyed," the report stated.

Additionally, Velykopysarivka community was hit by artillery fire (three explosions) and a kamikaze drone strike (one explosion).

In Yunakivka community, the enemy struck with self-propelled artillery (38 explosions) and MLRS (12 explosions).

In Bilopillia community, an enemy UAV dropped an explosive device (one explosion).

Earlier reports indicate that following the Russian shelling of Krasnopillia community, a woman was killed and her son was injured.