In Konotop, in the Sumy region, the number of people injured in the Russian strike on a cinema has risen to six.

The Sumy State Emergency Service stated this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"Today Russian drones attacked the center of Konotop. As a result of the hit, a fire broke out in the cinema. Preliminary reports indicate that 6 people were injured," the post said.

It is noted that due to the threat of repeat attacks, State Emergency Service specialists temporarily suspended their work. All fire outbreaks were extinguished.

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