In Sumy, a Russian attack claimed the lives of three Nova Poshta drivers
Three people were killed in Sumy as a result of yet another attack by the Russian army. The strike targeted civilian infrastructure, and among the dead were three “Nova Poshta” drivers who were on the job. Fires broke out in several areas of the city following the shelling. Rescue workers dealt with the aftermath of the attack amid the constant threat of further strikes.
The Russian army struck Sumy as part of yet another massive offensive. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, civilian infrastructure and areas near residential buildings were targeted. Fires broke out at several locations as a result of the attack. Cars and non-residential buildings damaged by the strike were on fire.
Rescue workers immediately began operations at the sites of the strikes. They worked simultaneously at several locations, trying to extinguish the fires as quickly as possible and assist those in need.
The State Emergency Service noted that cleanup efforts took place under difficult conditions. Due to the threat of repeated attacks, emergency responders had to temporarily suspend their work and take cover. “Rescue workers operated simultaneously at all sites to quickly extinguish the fires. They had to work under very difficult conditions: due to the constant threat of renewed shelling, emergency responders were forced to interrupt their work and take cover to save their own lives, after which they returned to the cleanup efforts,” the State Emergency Service reported.
Three “Nova Poshta” drivers were killed
Oleg Grigorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, reported that the Russian strike claimed the lives of three “Nova Poshta” employees. According to him, the attack was carried out by a Russian jet-powered drone. At the epicenter of the strike, rescuers found the bodies of two men who had been killed.
Another man with very severe injuries was evacuated from the site of the attack. Police transported him to the hospital, but he died on the way. “The victims were 43, 53, and 48 years old,” Oleg Grigorov said. All three men worked as drivers for “Nova Poshta.” At the time of the attack, they were at a civilian facility performing their duties.
The strike hit a civilian facility
According to the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Russian forces deliberately struck a location where civilians were present. “The Russians deliberately struck a civilian facility where people were present and working,” Grigorov stated.
The attack damaged buildings and vehicles. The exact extent of the damage is being assessed by the relevant agencies. Similar strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Sumy region occur regularly due to the region’s proximity to the Russian border. Local residents are often forced to live under the threat of attacks by drones, missiles, and aircraft.
“Nova Poshta’s” Response
Following reports of the deaths of employees, the company confirmed that its staff members were among the victims of the Russian attack. The company emphasizes that the deceased were performing their regular duties and fell victim to a Russian strike on a civilian facility.
Colleagues and loved ones of the deceased are expressing their condolences to the men’s families. Company employees continue to assist those affected and work to restore operations following the attack.
Consequences of the Russian shelling
After the strike, emergency services continued to work at the impact sites. Fires were extinguished, and experts conducted surveys of the damaged areas. Law enforcement officials are documenting the consequences of the attack and gathering evidence of yet another strike on civilian infrastructure.
The Sumy region remains one of the areas regularly targeted by Russian attacks. Local authorities are urging residents not to ignore air raid sirens and to follow safety guidelines. The Russian strike in Sumy has once again shown that it is not only military facilities that are at risk, but also ordinary people who work every day, deliver packages, and keep the city running.
