On Thursday morning, July 17, Russian troops launched a large-scale drone strike on the Shostka district in the Sumy region.

This was reported by the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleg Grygorov, on Telegram.

"After 7:00 AM, the enemy carried out a massive strike on Shostka. Enemy drones hit several community areas," Grygorov stated.

He noted that preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties.

As a result of the attacks, residential buildings were damaged, and fires broke out. Rescue teams have already begun addressing the consequences of the strike.

The extent of the destruction is still being assessed, added the head of the administration.