On the night of August 24, Russia carried out a massive strike on Konotop in the Sumy region. According to the city's mayor, Artem Semenykhin, as a result of the impacts, a large part of Konotop was left without gas supply, and the strikes hit exclusively civilian infrastructure. Local authorities are assessing the aftermath of the attack and coordinating the work of emergency and utility services.

'Korund-S' Bus Fleet Destroyed

Among the damage is the 'Korund-S' bus fleet: a number of buses were destroyed, burning after being hit. Due to the consequences of the attack, from August 24 some city and intercity routes may temporarily stop operating; the authorities promise to announce the exact changes to transport schedules later.

State of Gas Supply and Infrastructure

A significant part of the city is left without gas. Mayor Semenykhin emphasized that all strikes last night were directed at civilian facilities, not military targets. Preliminary data indicate there are no casualties or injured, but the authorities are continuing to verify and clarify the information.

Contradictory Data

Accounts of the attack's consequences differ. In a statement cited by RBC-Ukraine, the mayor of Konotop reported that, "preliminarily, there are no casualties or injured," although the data are still being clarified. At the same time, the publication glavred.info reports a destroyed apartment building and people being searched for under the rubble. The discrepancy in estimates of the number of injured and the scale of damage to residential buildings remains unresolved and requires further verification.

Broader Context of the Night Strikes

Konotop was one of the targets in a broader series of night attacks. On the night of August 24, a strike on a suburb of Kharkiv killed at least three people, while eight others were wounded and hospitalized. Also, according to reports, Russia has been striking food warehouses and energy facilities in the Odesa region since the morning, with residential buildings also coming under fire.

What Is Known About the Means Used

Judging by footage captured in the sky over the region, delta-wing unmanned aerial vehicles are being used in the attacks. There are no confirmed details in the provided sources about the type and number of means employed, so the question of specific models remains to be clarified.