Head of the Border Community in Sumy Region: The Situation is Truly Critical.
The head of the Khotyn community Mykola Toriak spoke about the difficult situation in the region, where out of 14 settlements, only two can be reached with some risk, as the other settlements are already considered dead villages. The area borders three districts of the Kursk region and faces constant shelling and the occupation of some villages.
"Constant shelling, artillery, some villages are already occupied - the situation is truly critical both for our community and for the entire border area. We are currently carrying out evacuations from Pisarivka and Khotyn," emphasized Toriak.
Toriak also noted that the situation has significantly worsened after the enemy returned to the border following the Kursk operation. He describes constant shelling, the dominance of drones and Grad rocket systems, as well as the activity of mortars, which adds irritability to the settlement of the Khotyn community.
Tactics of Attacks on Villages in Sumy Region
Although the situation in Sumy region is complex, the head of the Sumy regional military administration Oleg Grygorov noted that it is currently under control. Active clashes between the sides continue, the enemy tries to penetrate the settlements and establish control there, engaging in battles near the Khotyn and Yunakiv communities.
In the Khotyn community area in Sumy region, clashes continue, many villages are occupied or considered dead. The evacuation of residents is being conducted, and the inhabitants remain in a tense situation near the border with the Kursk region. Surrounding areas are under bombardment and attempts at enemy breakthroughs. The control of the region remains at the edge.
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