Thursday30 January 2025
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Explosions rocked Kyiv and a high-rise in Sumy was hit as Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in casualties (photos included).

In Sumy, an enemy drone destroyed five apartments in a residential building, leaving residents trapped under the debris. Among the injured is a 7-year-old child.
В Киеве произошли взрывы, а в Сумах беспилотник ударил по многоэтажке. Россия продолжает атаковать Украину, есть жертвы (фото).

From the evening of January 29 until the morning, the Russian Armed Forces attacked Ukraine with strike drones. The first group was detected in the northern part of the Sumy region, as reported by the Air Forces at 18:41.

By 1:22 AM, the Armed Forces of Ukraine had simultaneously recorded 6 groups of drones in various regions. The alert due to the drone threat across the country was lifted only at 6:40 AM on January 30.

Drone Attack: Explosions in the Capital

At 2:06 AM, the Kyiv regional military administration announced that enemy drones had been spotted in the region and air defense forces were "engaging targets." Residents of Kyiv were urged to stay in shelters for their safety.

By 2:11 AM, "Suspilne" reported explosions in Kyiv. However, the Kyiv City State Administration and Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko did not comment on the situation.

Drone Attack: Air Defense Operations in Odesa Region

The mayor of Izmail, Andriy Abramchenko, informed at 3:32 AM about the air defense operations and called for information silence. In the local Telegram channel, it was noted that three groups of drones were moving towards the city.

Drone Attack: Hit on a Residential Building

In the Sumy Regional Military Administration at 1:02 AM, it was reported that a drone had struck a residential high-rise building. Preliminary information indicated one fatality.

The city council later stated that the report of a deceased individual was not confirmed, but among the injured were a 7-year-old child and an 18-year-old young man in critical condition.

The head of the regional administration, Volodymyr Artyukh, clarified that the strike occurred at 00:18. The hit was in the central part of the building, trapping people under the debris.

Взрыв в Сумах, взрыв в Сумах сегодня, Сумы, новости Сумы, атака БПЛА, атака беспилотников, атака дронов, взрывы, ночная атака, обстрелы Украины

In the Sumy city military administration, it was reported that there are already 9 injured, including one child.

The State Emergency Service stated that the drone struck a 10-story building, initially damaging 9 apartments and 12 balconies. Rescuers saved 4 people, including a child. Another 118 individuals were evacuated.

Взрыв в Сумах, взрыв в Сумах сегодня, Сумы, новости Сумы, атака БПЛА, атака беспилотников, атака дронов, взрывы, ночная атака, обстрелы Украины0

Later, the agency reported that rescuers recovered two bodies from the rubble, a man and a woman.

The regional military administration confirmed the deaths of two people and specified that the strike destroyed 5 apartments across four floors and 12 balconies. Additionally, over 20 vehicles were damaged. Five injured individuals, including a child, were hospitalized, three of whom are in serious condition.

Взрыв в Сумах, взрыв в Сумах сегодня, Сумы, новости Сумы, атака БПЛА, атака беспилотников, атака дронов, взрывы, ночная атака, обстрелы Украины1

The Sumy region police informed that a criminal case had been initiated for violations of the laws and customs of war.

Взрыв в Сумах, взрыв в Сумах сегодня, Сумы, новости Сумы, атака БПЛА, атака беспилотников, атака дронов, взрывы, ночная атака, обстрелы Украины2

As of 8:00 AM, according to data from the regional administration, the number of fatalities in Sumy due to the Russian "Shahed" drone hitting the high-rise building increased to 4.

Recall that on the evening of January 28, the Russian Armed Forces struck with ballistic missiles at Mykolaiv. The victims included two women aged 54 and 56, who were employees of a local private enterprise.

On the night of January 28, Russia also attacked Ukraine with strike drones. In Kharkiv, there were reports of hits on a woodworking shop, where a fire broke out.