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In a recent surge of aggression, Russian forces have intensified their assault on the Sumy region border. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has assured that Ukrainian forces are blocking enemy advances and strengthening defenses, with reports of successful counteroffensives and new strategic positions being established. Ukraine's defense has been effective in halting enemy advances near key areas such as Oleksiivka, even as Russia deploys a formidable number of troops to the region. Despite the attempts to overwhelm Ukrainian forces, tactical resilience has prevented any breakthrough. Major military and strategic movements continue to be monitored as Ukraine prepares for any further developments.

What is the current situation in the Sumy region?

The Sumy region is witnessing a significant military confrontation as Russian forces attempt to breach the border. However, Ukrainian forces are effectively countering these advances by implementing strategic defenses and launching counteroffensives, ensuring the situation is under control.

How is Ukraine responding to the Russian assault?

Ukraine is bolstering its defenses and conducting counteroffensive operations to repel Russian forces from the Sumy region. Military efforts are focused on strategic positioning and maintaining control of key areas to prevent enemy breakthroughs and ensure regional stability.

What are Russia's tactics in the Sumy region?

Russia employs small group assault tactics in attempting to breach border defenses in the Sumy region. Though large troop deployments have been observed, these tactics have not yielded significant success due to Ukraine’s strategic defensive measures and readiness to counter Russian advances effectively.

Are there any developments on Ukraine's military strategy?

Ukraine is focusing on strengthening frontline defenses and executing long-range operations to push Russian forces back. The Ukrainian military is also preparing for further tactical maneuvers in the region to ensure the security of its territorial borders and prevent Russian encroachments.

What is the current strength of Russian forces in Sumy?

Reports indicate that Russia has deployed around 50,000 troops to the Sumy region, a force three times larger than the Ukrainian presence there. This significant military buildup reflects Moscow’s heightened focus on the Sumy region as a primary target in its tactical operations.

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Destruction of the enemy in the Sumy region Russian logistics in Sumy region under attack by DIU warriors, enemy is howling with helplessness. VIDEO Russian logistics in Sumy region are under attack by the soldiers of the consolidated detachment of unmanned systems masters of the Department of Active Operations of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, they are performing jewellery work. 7 531 7 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Bezsaliivka in the Sumy region is free again Defense Forces liberate and fully clear Bezsalivka in Sumy region of Russian occupiers – General Staff Ukraine’s Defense Forces have liberated and fully cleared the village of Bezsalivka in Sumy region of Russian occupiers. 7 651 48 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Sumy region We managed to thwart Russian plan regarding Sumy region, we are blocking enemy’s advance, and we are replenishing exchange fund - Zelenskyy Today, on July 26, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. It was about the frontline and our active and long-range actions on Russian territory. 2 306 30 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Oleksandr Syrskyi Defense forces pin down large enemy grouping near border. Enemy will have no peace there - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 1 494 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Russian subversive group in the Sumy region Demchenko: Russian tactics in Sumy region do not yield results Russian troops continue to use small group assault tactics in the Sumy region. However, this is currently not working. 1 806 27 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

General Staff on the North Slobozhansky direction Defense forces advance near Oleksiivka, push enemy further from Sumy – General Staff Our forces are holding the defense along the designated line, carrying out preparations and conducting counteroffensive actions to push the enemy back. Ukrainian units have advanced near the village of Oleksiivka, driving the enemy further away from Sumy. 3 828 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Occupiers are storming the Sumy region Russia deployed 50,000 occupiers to Sumy region, three times more than Ukrainian forces - The Wall Street Journal Russia has deployed 50,000 soldiers to the Sumy region, three times the number of Ukrainian troops in this area. The regional centre of Sumy region has become a new target for Moscow, and the occupiers are now 20 kilometres away. 6 860 84 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

OTGT Siversk reports on situation in Sumy region Russian forces attempt breakthrough toward Sumy, AFU counterattack – OTGT Siversk On the North Slobozhanskyi direction, the Russian army is most active towards the city of Sumy, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting counteroffensive actions. 2 523 17 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Russian offensive in Sumy region Decrease in enemy’s combat activity in Sumy region is recorded, - Demchenko Currently, a significant decrease in combat activity on the part of the Russian occupiers is being recorded in the Sumy sector. 1 000 7 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Oleksandr Syrskyi We won’t stay on passive defense. We advance where we see enemy weaknesses - Syrskyi The defense forces will not remain in a passive defense. 3 658 65 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Oleksandr Syrskyi Situation in Sumy region is stable. We repelled Andriivka and advanced 200 to 700 metres in Yunakivka - Syrskyi At one time, our Kursk operation drew back almost 63,000 Russian troops, and together with the DPRK troops, about 70,000. 7 866 56 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

andrii,demchenko Demchenko on accumulation of occupiers near Sumy region: No movement of military convoys toward border has been observed Currently, border guards do not record the movement of enemy convoys to the border with Sumy region. 1 403 21 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Hostile SRGs on border Enemy wants to create "gray zone" in north. Most threatening situation is in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - State Border Service of Ukraine Currently, the most threatening situation on the border of Ukraine and Russia is observed in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 3 106 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

State Border Guard Service of Ukraine denies Russian claims of seizure of village in Sumy region Basivka in Sumy region under full control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces – SBGS The Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the village of Basivka in the Sumy region. 1 609 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

DeepState map of 7 April Basivka Russian troops are trying to gain foothold in Basivka, Sumy region. Village is important for them - DeepState. MAP Russian troops continue to storm the village of Basivka in the Yunakivka community of the Sumy region. The enemy may use the village as a stronghold for further assaults in the direction of Yunakivka. 5 284 25 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Russia’s new offensive. Zelenskyy named regions Russia is preparing new spring offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Zelenskyy Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to buy time and is preparing for a spring offensive. 11 921 107 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the encirclement of our troops Enemy wants to surround our soldiers in Kursk direction, but on territory of Ukraine - Zelenskyy There is no encirclement of our troops in the Kursk region. The signals coming from Russia indicate that it wants to surround our soldiers in the same direction, but on the territory of Ukraine. 8 541 65 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region

Russia’s storming of the border in Sumy region No border breakthrough in Sumy region, but enemy continues to attack - SBGS Currently, Russian troops are trying to enter the territory of the Sumy region in order to surround our military, who are in the Kursk region. 899 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Enemy tries to break through the border in Sumy region There was no massive breakthrough of border between Novenke and Zhuravka in Sumy region. Enemy is trying to act in single groups, - CCD On March 8, 2025, information about a massive breakthrough of the Russian Armed Forces on the border of Sumy region was spread on the Internet. 2 988 28 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Situation on the border of Sumy region In Sumy region, Russian troops are trying to cut logistics routes to Kursk region – SBGS Russian troops are trying to cut off logistics routes in Sumy region to prevent the supply of necessary supplies to our soldiers within the Kursk region. 3 548 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Sumy region Enemy is attempting to cross border in Sumy region – SBGS Russian invaders are trying to cross the border in Sumy region, focusing their attempts on the flanks of the Armed Forces operation in Kursk region. 5 056 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Storming of border in Sumy region Enemy is trying to enter our territory with assault groups, but these are not mass assaults, - SBGS on situation on border between Sumy region and Russia Russian troops continue to storm the Ukrainian border in Sumy region, but these attempts are not massive. 1 746 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Novenke village in Sumy region: General Staff denies border breakthrough AFU halted Russian troop breakthrough near village of Novenke in Sumy region. Enemy continues its assault attempts – General Staff On February 25, the Russian army crossed Ukraine’s state border near the village of Novenke in the Sumy region. The defense forces repelled the enemy, pushing them back into Russian territory. 5 435 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border