As reported by the online media Suspilne.
On the evening of October 25, the Russian army struck Bilopillia with the Molniya missile system, hitting a power-supply facility. The city has not yet started its heating season. In a live broadcast, Bilopillia’s mayor, Yuriy Zarko, spoke about the situation in Bilopillia, Sumy region.
According to him, Russian strike assets are reaching the border areas – at the edge of the city they are entering mainly FPV drones via the fiber-optic network and drones of the “Molniya” type.
“This has already become routine for us”
Striking critical infrastructure: the situation in Bilopillia and the authorities’ response
A family’s yard sustained damage as a result of a Russian MLRS strike.
Municipal services are operating as usual: all available building materials are being directed toward restoration and repair of the damage.
“Every day, ‘White Angels’ are on duty. They help us evacuate in an armored vehicle. For a while our evacuation slowed, and people began to return. But after problems with the railway and highway appeared, people understood and began to evacuate more. It’s a painful issue for people; many left and decided to return, probably not because of a better life, and now they are forced to evacuate again”
The heating season in Bilopillia community has not yet begun – they are expecting stable gas supply.
According to Zarko, 70–80% of people who applied for the 19,400 UAH wood grant have already received the funds. Currently demand for firewood is rising, while supply is decreasing.
A Bilopillia resident, Ms. Lyudmila, said that she recently received the funds.
“I will use them as intended. I submitted documents for the first time this year and received them”
According to Yuriy Zarko, new train schedules to Bilopillia will soon appear, as Ukrzaliznytsia is forced to adjust or suspend some routes for an indefinite period due to the security situation in Sumy region.
The situation in the region requires constant attention and coordination of actions by authorities and services to reduce risks and support the population.
Other news you may find interesting:
- Russian forces attacked a private home in Bilopillia on September 2, injuring two civilians. An investigation into war crimes is underway, with authorities gathering evidence and assessing the situation.
- Russian drone strikes hit energy infrastructure in Odesa region, causing widespread power outages and significant damage to critical facilities.
- A tragic rocket attack in Bilopillia, Sumy region, injured a 76-year-old man and damaged homes, causing water supply disruptions and ongoing evacuations.
