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Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine

Euronews World · 2026-07-21

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• What happened: Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine No Comment Video. Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 21/07/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2 A home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, Ukraine, catches fire after a... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

No Comment Video. Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 21/07/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2 A home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, Ukraine, catches fire after a reported Russian FPV drone strike as firefighters battle the blaze. A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. Russia War in Ukraine Drones Top stories Now playing Next Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine Now playing Next Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph Now playing Next High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for 10th night Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after two years of tension Now playing Next US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Now playing Next Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Now playing Next Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade Now playing Next How air bubbles can stop river plastic before it reaches the sea Now playing Next Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK Now playing Next People’s photos are helping scientists record marine life in real-time in the Canary Islands Now playing Next Banking fragmentation main issue 'holding EU competitiveness back', commissioner says Now playing Next Watch: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Gaza amputees recreate World Cup final in damaged stadium No Comment Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat No Comment Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory No Comment Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain Europe News EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods The Cube After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes Russia Ukraine fires 400 drones at Moscow as Russia steps up ballistic missile attacks Europe Today New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says Europe Today Terrorism is a 'persistent' threat, says Europol Europe in Motion Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration Europe Today Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue Water The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea ADVERTISEMENT Iran US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' No Comment Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Sport Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid World News Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions Europe News German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns Europe News Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year Europe News At least six killed as Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine World News Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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