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Russian Strikes Kill Six, Injure Dozens in Sumy Region

8/6/2026

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On August 6 2026 Russian strikes killed six people in Balakliia and wounded at least 19 across the Sumy region and 12 in the city of Sumy.
Rescuers doused fires and cleared debris in Balakliia after the attacks on homes.
A drone strike on a van in the southern Kherson region wounded six people.
Both Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians in the war that began with Russia's February 2022 invasion.

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On August 6 2026 Russian strikes killed six people in Balakliia and wounded at least 19 across the Sumy region and 12 in the city of Sumy.
Rescuers doused fires and cleared debris in Balakliia after the attacks on homes.
A drone strike on a van in the southern Kherson region wounded six people.
Both Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians in the war that began with Russia's February 2022 invasion.