At around 5 AM, a Shahed-type drone struck a confectionery factory in Sumy, causing severe damage to the production of holiday cakes. As a result of the attack, a businessman who arrived to collect festive products lost his life. 

Source: Head of the Sumy Regional State Administration, Mykhailo Melnyk on Facebook

Mykhailo Melnyk stated: "The enemy launched the strike around 5 AM, damaging the confectionery production. The tragedy claimed the life of an entrepreneur." 

Additionally, a worker from the factory sought medical assistance. 

Emergency services reported that the deceased was recovered from the rubble.

Part of the building of the civil infrastructure was severely damaged. 

Background:

• It was previously reported that on the morning of April 18, Russian forces attacked an industrial site in Sumy, resulting in one fatality.