Russia struck a shopping mall in Sumy and a commercial facility in Rivne
At least three injured in Sumy; consequences in Rivne are being assessed
On Friday morning, October 16, the Russian army attacked commercial properties in Sumy and Rivne. At least three people were injured when a shopping and entertainment center in Sumy was hit, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
The strike in Sumy occurred at around 09:00. Serhii Kryvosheienko, head of the Sumy City Military Administration, said a Russian drone hit a shopping and entertainment center in the city’s central district. Preliminary reports indicate that a Molniya-type drone was used in the attack.
The building’s glazing, doors, and facade were damaged. No fires were detected at the impact site.
In Rivne, a large commercial property and a residential area were damaged. Oleksandr Koval, head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration, reported the damage. He also said he was at the scene with representatives of the relevant services.
Meanwhile, videos are circulating on social media that reportedly show the moment the Equator shopping and entertainment center in Rivne was hit. Information about the attack’s consequences in the city is still being verified.
