On August 17, 2023, a Russian missile strike involving an Iskander-K missile targeted the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, resulting in injuries to two civilians. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that all 14 attacking Shahed drones were intercepted and destroyed.
The missile struck near a residential building, causing significant damage, including shattered windows and burning vehicles, as confirmed by local military administration head Oleksiy Drozdenko via Telegram. Emergency services managed to extinguish a fire that engulfed ten cars, while the search for further casualties continues.
In a broader context, the Russian military conducted a series of attacks across the Sumy region, with reports indicating 401 strikes on 15 populated areas within a 24-hour period. These assaults involved artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, and various drone types, leading to further destruction of civilian infrastructure.
This incident underscores the ongoing volatility in the region, with implications for international security and humanitarian concerns as the conflict persists.