Russian forces lack strength to take Sumy — military expert

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

“According to our data, The number of Russian troops in parts of the Sumy region isn’t enough to capture the city — unless we retreat and give them that opportunity, which we won’t. That number of enemy troops is not enough to capture Sumy,” Hrabskyi emphasized.

The military expert also emphasized the importance of understanding the situation on the Sumy front. The area includes a gray zone that spans both Ukraine's Sumy region and Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions, where fighting is ongoing. The hostilities involve tactical unit movements up to 10 kilometers deep and 30 kilometers wide, representing the current limit of Russia’s capabilities in the Sumy region.

“Therefore, there’s no need to dramatize the situation. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are firmly holding their positions and preventing the enemy from advancing on this part of the front. The fighting is taking place within a low-intensity conflict and is characterized by isolated tactical actions,” Hrabskyi concluded.

• 178 combat clashes took place on the Russian-Ukrainian frontline over the course of April 28. Ukrainian defense forces are holding the line in 12 directions, with most attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.