Zelensky: Russian offensive underway for several months, Sumy sector remains main focus

Zelensky stated this at a press conference following talks with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"Their offensive has been unfolding across multiple directions, but the Sumy sector remains the main focus. A substantial force—67,000 troops—was concentrated there. We took decisive steps to prevent them from consolidating their efforts. As a result, they are now working to recover, regroup, and proceed with their operations," Zelensky stated.

He further stressed that Russia’s offensive has been ongoing for several months.

As reported, since the beginning of the day, 73 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders, with fighting ongoing in seven directions. The most intense battles are concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.