Three drivers were killed when a Russian jet-powered UAV struck the “Nova Poshta” terminal in Sumy
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On the night of July 24–25, Russian forces launched a rocket attack using a drone on the grounds of the “Nova Poshta” sorting terminal in Sumy. Three people were killed in the attack, and others were injured.
This was reported by Oleg Grigorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, and the press office of “Nova Poshta.”
According to Grigorov, the Russians targeted civilian infrastructure where people were working at the time. A massive fire broke out at the site of the strike. Cleanup efforts were complicated by the constant threat of further enemy strikes, which prevented rescue workers from immediately carrying out their work effectively.
The bodies of two victims were found at the epicenter of the explosion. Another man with extremely severe injuries was evacuated from the scene by police, but he died on the way to the hospital.
The victims were 43, 53, and 48 years old. According to “Nova Poshta,” all three victims were drivers working for the company’s partner carriers. Employees at the sorting terminal were not injured as a result of the attack.
The company’s press service also reported that several drivers were injured in the attack. Their condition is currently assessed as stable, and their lives are not in danger. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical care.
Regarding logistics and shipments, Nova Poshta stated the following:
- Detailed information regarding the damaged shipments is currently being determined;
- Customers will be fully compensated for the declared value of destroyed shipments;
- To minimize potential delivery delays, backup logistics routes and other sorting hubs have already been activated.
As a reminder, on July 24, Russian troops struck the Sumy community, reportedly using a rocket-powered drone, according to preliminary data. Two civilian men were killed in the attack, and there are additional casualties. A civilian infrastructure facility, warehouses, and vehicles were damaged.