Ukraine's parliament decided to cancel a scheduled session on Friday as security measures were intensified following Russia's deployment of a new ballistic missile, raising concerns of further escalation in the ongoing conflict. The increased security measures came after Russian troops conducted a drone strike in Sumy, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuring 12 others in a residential area of the city.
The regional administration in Sumy reported that the attack involved the use of Shahed drones loaded with shrapnel elements, marking the first instance of such weaponry being utilized in the region. The severity of the attack was emphasized by regional head Volodymyr Artiukh, who stated that these weapons were designed to harm individuals rather than infrastructure.
