Russians Shell Druzhba Town In Sumy Region, 8-Year-Old Child Wounded


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On Saturday morning, Russian troops fired on the town of Druzhba in Shostka district, Sumy region, injuring an 8-year-old child.

This was reported by the regional prosecutor's office on facebook , Ukrinform reports.

According to the investigation, the occupiers shelled Druzhba with artillery at about 10 a.m. on 17 August.

"As a result of the occupiers' attack, an 8-year-old boy was wounded by shrapnel, the child's life is not in danger," the statement said.

Read also: Russians strike at Sumy , one wounded

Law enforcement officers are documenting the consequences of the shelling.

A pre-trial investigation is underway into the violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).


Russians Shell Druzhba Town In Sumy Region, 8-Year-Old Child Wounded Image

Photo: Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office

As reported, on the morning of 17 August, the Russian army launched a missile attack on Sumy. Two people were injured. According to police, 15 cars, 5 multi-storey buildings and a shopping centre were damaged.

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