In Sumy, a Russian drone struck a funeral procession; there are injuries
In Sumy, a Russian FPV drone struck a funeral procession heading to the cemetery, resulting in injuries. Medical personnel are already treating the wounded; one of them is in critical condition. Oleg Grigorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram.
In Sumy, a Russian drone attacked a funeral procession heading to the city cemetery and struck the roadway near a bus, injuring civilians in the procession. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 23, on the outskirts of the city and is already being classified as a cynical attack on people as they were bidding farewell to the deceased.
Oleg Grigorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, confirmed the strike and reported that all the injured are receiving necessary medical care, though one of the wounded is in critical condition. He emphasized that this was a deliberate attack on a civilian procession that posed no military threat.
Further details from city authorities add context: according to Serhiy Kryvosheyko, head of the Sumy City Military Administration, the incident reportedly involved an FPV drone, likely controlled via fiber-optic link, which struck near a bus carrying people. At least four people were injured as a result of the explosion and flying debris.
The injured were promptly transported to medical facilities, where doctors continue to treat them and conduct additional examinations. Information regarding their condition is being clarified, while law enforcement and bomb disposal experts are examining the site of the strike.
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