Russian Iskander-M Strike on Grain Convoy in Sumy Kills 1, Injures 4

Sep 1, 2024, 07:54 AM

A Russian missile strike targeted a convoy of grain trucks in the Sumy region, Ukraine, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old truck driver and injuries to four others. The attack, which involved Iskander-M missiles with a cluster warhead, occurred near the village of Verkhnyaya Syrovatka on the Sumy-Kharkiv route, damaging or destroying over 20 vehicles. Russian sources claimed the target was a Ukrainian military column, but local reports indicate the convoy consisted of grain trailers parked overnight.