Russian attack on Konotop leaves 14 injured and significant damage to infrastructure — photos

12 September 2024, 11:19 AM

Russian forces targeted civilian infrastructure in Konotop, Sumy Oblast, police said on Sept. 12.

13 people were injured, including a minor, in a Russian attack on Konotop, with one in serious condition.

The General Prosecutor's Office reported 14 wounded. Seven apartment buildings, a hospital, school, homes, cars, garages, and a shop were damaged.

Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Photo: Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Photo: Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram

Specialized services are providing assistance, and investigators have opened a case under Ukraine's criminal code for war crimes.

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Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin said the energy infrastructure suffered major damage, with no estimate on when electricity will be restored.

Water will be supplied hourly, with a schedule to follow.

Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram
Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram
Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Photo: Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram
Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram
Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Photo: Sumy Oblast Police/Telegram
Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram
Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General/Telegram

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