Ukraine’s border guards give update on situation in Sumy region, near Russia

This was reported by the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, during a telethon.

“In the direction of the border with Belarus, the situation is unchanged, we have not seen such a significant threat recently, and we do not see any movement near our border from the other side, but we continue to be vigilant because we must be prepared for any situation,” the spokesman said.

At the same time, he noted that a high level of shelling by the Russian Federation remains along the border in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

“Chernihiv and Sumy regions are subject to daily shelling, as is Kharkiv region. Most of the attacks, if we compare Chernihiv and Sumy regions, are in Sumy region,” noted the spokesman.

Situation in the Sumy region, bordering Russia

Demchenko explained that the enemy uses artillery, aviation, and attack drones to strike at the territory of Ukraine.

“Most of the attacks are on populated areas, so I can say that Russia continues to confirm its status as a terrorist country, because it is targeting civilians... We do not record any actions that Russia could take to deploy or expand the zone of active hostilities in the direction of Sumy region,” said Demchenko.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian forces have been shelling Sumy region almost daily.

On July 27, the Russian military shelled Hlukhiv in Sumy region. As a result, 13 people were injured, including 7 children.

A 14-year-old boy died from injuries some time later.