At least eight people, including a child, were killed in a Russian attack on a temporary accommodation facility in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, late on 18 November. There may still be people trapped under the rubble.

Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Telegram; Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office on Facebook

Quote from Sumy Oblast Military Administration: "On 18 November, late in the evening, the enemy attacked one of the temporary accommodation facilities in Hlukhiv, targeting civilians with two Shahed-type attack UAVs. Early reports indicate that six people have been killed, including one child, as a result of the enemy attack (as of 07:00). Twelve people have been injured, including two children."

Later, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that seven people had been killed in a Russian strike on Hlukhiv.

Update: Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that eight people had been killed. Early reports suggest that another five people may be trapped under the rubble.

Aftermath of Russian attack on Hlukhiv Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office specified that an eight-year-old boy had been killed in the attack.

Aftermath of Russian attack on Hlukhiv Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the attack. There may still be people trapped under the rubble.

Background:

• It was reported that an explosion had rocked Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, late on Monday evening. The media reported that a Russian UAV hit a residential building, resulting in deaths and injuries. It was also reported that there may be people trapped under the rubble.

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