Firstly of this 12 months, Sumy Oblast has recorded a considerable rise within the variety of Russian strikes in comparison with final 12 months.

Supply: Volodymyr Artiukh, Head of Sumy Oblast Navy Administration, on air through the 24/7 nationwide joint newscast

Quote: "To be frank, we've had 4 occasions as many strikes – 338 in these 5 days in comparison with final 12 months… Using FPV drones has elevated considerably; there have been none final 12 months, however there are actually over 130. These embody guided aerial bombs, Shaheds and different unmanned aerial autos."

Particulars: Artiukh applauded the "pretty efficient" efficiency of air defence models and volunteer formations.

He studies 44 Russian drones had been downed within the oblast throughout the first 5 days of January.

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