Russia launched a cruise missile and an aerial bomb across the border into Ukraine Saturday that sparked a fire in the city of Sumy.
Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured in the attack, which also damaged a number of vehicles and buildings.
Russia also flew kamikaze drones overnight Friday into Ukrainian airspace Friday.
Smoke billows from a bridge over the Seym River following a Ukrainian strike in the Kursk region. via REUTERSAt least 14 were downed by the Ukraine air force.
Ukraine continued to deepen its incursion into Russia, days after taking control of the Russian town of Sudzha.
The Kremlin accused Ukrainian forces of using Western-made rockets Friday to take out a strategically important bridge over the Seym River in Russia’s Kursk region.
Russian officials said the rocket attack destroyed not only the bridge but killed volunteers who were in the area to evacuate civilians.
It was unclear how many volunteers died.
Overnight Friday, Russia flew kamikaze drones into Ukraine airspace.
A firefighter works at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine in Sumy on Aug. 17. via REUTERS
A crater is seen in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike on a residential area of Ukraine on Aug. 17. Getty Images
Ukrainian servicemen stand near a military vehicle, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, on Aug. 17. REUTERS
President Vladimir Putin held a face-to-face meeting with the Acting Governor of the Tula Region Dmitry Milyayev on Thursday. ZUMAPRESS.comAt least 14 were downed by Ukraine’s air force.
Ukraine’s current offensive was launched 11 days ago.
The Kremlin also claims Ukraine is planning on targeting the Kursk nuclear power plant, but has yet to provide any proof such an attack is imminent
With Post wires.
