Cyclist killed in Sumy Oblast in deliberate Russian drone strike

A civilian man, 62, has been deliberately killed in a Russian drone strike as he was riding a bicycle. The attack took place in the Velyka Pysarivka hromada in Sumy Oblast. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Oleh Hryhorov, Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration; Sumy Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote: "Sadly, a civilian resident of the Velyka Pysarivka hromada has been killed in a targeted enemy strike.

The 62-year-old man was cycling when he was attacked by an enemy drone. He was very seriously injured.

Due to Russian drone activity in the area, it was not possible to provide assistance promptly, and the man died at the scene."

Details: The prosecutors said the attack occurred around 13:10 on Sunday 14 December.

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