Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine

21 Jul 2026 • 3:00 PM MYT
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Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine

A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike.

Video shows flames spreading across the site as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.

Emergency crews battled the fire for hours, with thick smoke rising above the building as they tackled the flames.

Local media reported that rescue operations were complicated by the threat of further drone attacks in the area.

The strike comes as Sumy, located close to the Russian border, continues to face attacks amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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