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Russian Shahed Drone Strike in Sumy Kills 14-Year-Old Girl and Family Members

Oct 22, 2024, 12:46 PM

A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Sumy, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of three family members, including a 14-year-old girl named Ania Kushnariova. The attack, which occurred during the night, also claimed the lives of Ania's 50-year-old mother, Iryna, and her 62-year-old aunt. Ania's father survived the attack but is in critical condition in the hospital. The drone used in the attack was identified as an Iranian-made Shahed drone, which Russia has been employing in its military operations. Neighboring houses were also damaged in the strike. Additionally, a 50-year-old man was wounded in the attack.