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Moscow’s troops have pushed deeper into Ukraine’s Sumy region, widening the northern front and inching closer to the regional capital.
Moscow’s troops have pushed deeper into Ukraine’s Sumy region, widening the northern front and inching closer to the regional capital.
Russian Forces Expand Offensive in Northern Ukraine
Moscow’s troops have pushed deeper into Ukraine’s Sumy region, widening the northern front and inching closer to the regional capital.
Analysts warn this could soon bring the city of Sumy within range of drone and missile strikes, intensifying pressure on Ukrainian defences.
Strategic Target: The City of Sumy
The proximity to the border makes Sumy, the administrative heart of the region, especially vulnerable,
Soon in range of attack drones
According to the Ukrainian Deep State Blog, where analysts track the front line using open source data, Russian forces are mowing to within 20-25 km of Sumy.
This will put the city in range of shorter-range attack drones.
Civilian Casualties Mount
A Russian artillery strike on Sumy killed four people and injured at least 28 others, according to Ukrainian officials.
Dual-Front Strain on Ukraine’s Forces
With Sumy soon under possible siege and the southeast Donbas region still fiercely contested, Ukraine’s military is stretched thin.
Experts say this multi-front pressure could undermine Kyiv’s ability to hold ground in key strategic areas.
Peace Talks with a Price
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Turkey on Monday, but progress was limited.
Moscow demanded Kyiv cede large areas of territory and agree to military restrictions – conditions unacceptable to Kyiv.