Four villages in Sumy region under Russian control - regional administration

According to Ukrinform, Hryhorov shared this information in a Facebook post.

"As of today, the settlements of Novenke and Basivka in the Yunakivka community, along with Veselivka and Zhuravka in the Khotin community, remain under enemy control in the Sumy region," he wrote.

The official emphasized that residents of these villages were evacuated long ago, ensuring that no civilians remain at risk.

Meanwhile, Russian forces continue attempts to advance in an effort to establish a so-called "buffer zone."

"Combat operations are ongoing on the outskirts of Vodolaha village and near Volodymyrivka, Bilovody, Kostiantynivka, and Kindrativka in the Khotin community, as well as on the outskirts of Loknia in the Yunakivka community," added Hryhorov.

Despite ongoing hostilities, he assured that Ukrainian Defense Forces are keeping the situation under control, delivering precision strikes on enemy positions, and preventing further advances into the Sumy region.

As reported, Russians hit a private household with cluster munitions in the Mykolaivka village community in the Sumy region, killing a woman and injuring another.