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Russian Drones Strike Sumy Again, Leaving City Powerless

12/9/2025

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On December 9, Russian drones attacked Sumy again, marking the second strike in 24 hours.
The Sumy regional governor said, "There is no electricity in Sumy," as officials assess casualties and critical infrastructure relies on reserve power.
Earlier that day, a drone strike on an apartment block injured seven people.
Sumy, with a pre-war population of about 250,000, has frequently faced Russian attacks, particularly targeting energy infrastructure as winter approaches.

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On December 9, Russian drones attacked Sumy again, marking the second strike in 24 hours.
The Sumy regional governor said, "There is no electricity in Sumy," as officials assess casualties and critical infrastructure relies on reserve power.
Earlier that day, a drone strike on an apartment block injured seven people.
Sumy, with a pre-war population of about 250,000, has frequently faced Russian attacks, particularly targeting energy infrastructure as winter approaches.