Sumy Oblast

Russian assault troops in Sumy region ignore orders and abandon positions due to heavy losses. Desertion is increasing among new recruits in Kursk region.

As a result of the enemy's night attack on Sumy region, three civilians were killed, including an 8-year-old boy. Six people, including three children, were injured, rescuers unblocked three people from under the rubble.

Russians massively attacked a village in the Verkhniosyrovatska community of Sumy district with attack UAVs. Three people were killed, including an 8-year-old boy, a man, and a woman. Three more people were hospitalized, one of them in serious condition.

Five civilians were injured in Sumy region as a result of Russian drone attacks and shelling. One resident was wounded in the Krasnopillia community, and four people sought medical assistance in the Putyvl community; buildings and a car were damaged.

On June 23, Ukraine is expected to have rains and thunderstorms. The air temperature will be from 19 to 28 degrees Celsius.

In the week from June 16-22, over 350 people were evacuated from Sumy Oblast; in total, over 12,000 residents have been moved since March. Despite the shelling, Sumy continues to function, and authorities are working to create conditions for safe living in the region.

During the day, 69 combat engagements took place on the front, of which 30 attacks were carried out in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling enemy attacks, while Russian troops are trying to advance in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

Ukrainian military of the 225th separate assault unit liberated the village of Andriivka in the Sumy region. This allowed to stop the enemy's advance and strengthen the defense on the left flank, according to Deep State.

On the night of June 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense forces neutralized 28 Shahed-type attack UAVs, but hits were recorded in seven regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa.

In Sumy region, a multi-level defense system against Russian drones is being deployed. Mobile groups are already operating, detecting and shooting down enemy drones, and nets are also being installed along roads.

Since the beginning of the day, 91 battles have taken place at the front. About two-thirds of the combat engagements were recorded in the Pokrovsk, North-Slobozhansky, Kursk, and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the advance of the Russian occupiers, repelling their attacks.

Over half of the total number of battles for the day occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 88 clashes.

Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.

Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.

Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov did not appear in the Verkhovna Rada at the summons of MPs.

On June 19, a north-westerly wind with gusts up to 20 m/s will cover Ukraine. Precipitation is expected in the west, north, and east. In the south, up to +31°C.

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 95 combat clashes on the front, with the enemy most actively operating in the Pokrovsk and North-Slobozhansky directions. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the invaders' offensive in all directions.

The Ministers of Energy and Defense will speak in Parliament. Galushchenko will talk about preparations for the heating season, and Umerov about fortifications in the frontline regions.

Russians have reduced the use of quad bikes and motorcycles to advance in the Sumy region. The enemy is suffering heavy losses trying to expand the combat zone with small groups.

Russian troops achieved partial success, advancing near Yunakivka, Myrne, and Zoria. Updated data from DeepState analysts shows changes on the front line in Sumy and Donetsk regions.

On the morning of June 16, the Russians attacked civilians in the Bilopillia community of Sumy Oblast with a kamikaze drone. As a result of the attack, one man died and another was injured.

Buildings were damaged, but there were no casualties, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

Russian troops were able to advance near Yablunivka, Hrodivka, Komar, Fedorivka and in Zaporizhzhia. The enemy also achieved success near Burlatske and Novopil.

Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, two-thirds of which are in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy.

The Russians do not stop trying to expand the combat zone in Sumy region, but their attacks in small groups are becoming less active due to significant losses. The Armed Forces effectively counter the enemy.

Due to the enemy's increased activity in Sumy region border area, a new North Sloboda direction has emerged. The Kharkiv direction has been renamed to South Sloboda.

More than 60% of residents have been evacuated from dangerous areas of Sumy region. Evacuation continues from 213 settlements, all residents have already left 60 of them.

On the night of June 15, Russia launched a massive attack on the Poltava region, Kremenchuk. Hits on energy and agricultural infrastructure, damage to houses were recorded.

Over the course of the day, 94 attacks were recorded using various types of weaponry on the border territories of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv oblasts. Apartment buildings were damaged, but there were no civilian casualties.