
Between September 28 and October 4, Russian forces intensified their attacks, shelling settlements in the Sumy region 445 times. Russian troops killed 10 civilians in the region and injured another 89.
The attacks most frequently involved various types of drones, mortar and artillery fire, guided aerial bombs, and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged, as were businesses, shops, vehicles, educational institutions, cemeteries, medical facilities, and cultural centers.