On the morning of Tuesday, December 31, the Russian army once again attacked Ukraine on a large scale. This time, the city of Shostka came under Russian attack, according to the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

On the morning of December 31, Russia launched a missile attack on the infrastructure of the Shostka community.

As of 8:30 a.m. Kyiv time, there were no reports of casualties. However, the consequences of the Russian attack are being clarified.

Shortly before the explosions in Shostka, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high-speed target in the direction of the city.

“A high-speed target in the direction of Shostka, Sumy region,” the Ukrainian Air Force wrote.

According to Shostka Mayor Mykola Noha, Russia launched a missile attack on the territory of the Shostka community and continues shelling.

As a result of the Russian strike, some infrastructure facilities were destroyed. 12 multi-story residential buildings, 2 educational institutions, and other social facilities were damaged. Emergency rescue units are working on the spot.

“Please remain calm and do not ignore the air raid alarms! You need to stay in shelters! Schools and kindergartens are at home! Employees of all institutions are working remotely,” he wrote on Facebook.

Russian shelling of Shostka, Sumy region

Russian troops are constantly shelling Shostka, Sumy region. In particular, on the night of October 19, Russia attacked Shostka, Sumy region. Energy and infrastructure facilities were damaged, 8 people were injured, 1 person was killed, and there were power outages. Then a fire station in Shostka came under Russian attack.

The next Russian attack took place on November 9. Then the Russians also attacked the city’s critical infrastructure.