Russian troops launched an air offensive against the Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Sumy. The result was at least two dead, dozens injured, and severe damage to civilian buildings and productive areas, according to local authorities.
In Kharkiv, an 82-year-old woman died in Kupyansk, while six people were injured in different parts of the region. The attacks included Geran-2, Molniya, and FPV drones, which struck homes, a store, and an agricultural company, where animals also died.
In Sumy, more than 10 explosions caused by drones triggered fires in houses and power outages. Although no victims were reported in that region, critical infrastructure suffered serious damage.
Escalation on the battlefield
Between August 24 and 25, Russia carried out nearly 140 attacks against 46 settlements in Sumy. The result: one person dead, several injured, and severe damage to civilian facilities. Regional chief Sergiy Kryvosheyenko reported that men and women of different ages were injured by the bombings.
