Russian Drones Hit Kindergarten in Sumy City Center, Injuring Civilians

Two UAVs struck a civilian building as a rescue operation continues and authorities assess the damage. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Russian army hit the kindergarten in Sumy city center, May 6, 2026 (Photo: Suspilne) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Russian forces struck a kindergarten in the center of Sumy with two drones on Wednesday, May 6, local officials said. Acting mayor and city council secretary Artem Kobzar said the UAVs hit a kindergarten building in the central part of the city. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the extent of the damage is still being assessed. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . According to Suspilne , at least two people were injured in the attack. Regional authorities confirmed that the drones struck a civilian facility, with a rescue operation ongoing. Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Oleh Hryhorov said Russian forces carried out the strike with two attack UAVs and warned that the threat of further attacks remains. Ukraine’s Air Force earlier reported incoming drones approaching Sumy from the north. Yuliia Zavadska is a news writer at Kyiv Post. She has experience in breaking news coverage, fact-checking, and digital journalism, with a focus on fast, accurate reporting and clear storytelling. Before joining Kyiv Post, she worked as a news feed editor for several leading Ukrainian media outlets. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.