Russian-bordered Sumy region, which endures frequent attacks, will strengthen its air defense

This was reported by the press service of the AFU Joint Forces. 

"Our air defense system depends to some extent on international military and technical assistance. Therefore, we are increasing the level of protection of critical infrastructure within the resources we receive," Nayev said.

According to him, the air defense in the Sumy sector is being gradually strengthened.

In particular, the Defense Forces have additionally deployed several firing groups armed with large-caliber machine guns with collimator and thermal imaging sights to destroy air targets at night.

"The groups are also equipped with searchlights. Being at one of the firing positions, I personally observed the work of the crews of these mobile firing groups during an attack by enemy drones. But to make the Ukrainian sky more secure, we need additional assistance from our Western partners," the commander noted.

• On the night of July 20, Russia attacked a number of regions in southern and northern Ukraine, including Sumy region. The UAV hit the building of a recreation center. As a result, the building was damaged and caught fire. 

• On July 21, expert Viktor Bobyrenko said that Russian subversive reconnaissance groups are ambushing and killing people in the Sumy region.

• Air defense cannot be located away from populated areas, because missiles and drones are mainly targeted by systems with a limited operating range