Russian troops are trying to approach Sumy within artillery striking distance - ISW.


The occupiers are expanding the front line in the Sumy region, trying to approach the city of Sumy. According to experts from the Institute for the Study of War, Russian troops are moving north and northeast of the city.
Reports from Russia indicate the capture of some villages north of Sumy and advances in other directions. Ukrainian forces are actively engaging in battles to defend these territories.
Experts believe that the occupiers plan to increase shelling of the city using drones and artillery, but the likelihood of capturing Sumy in the near future is low. Russian officials are actively spreading propaganda in an attempt to justify their actions in this area.
According to experts, the occupiers continue to attempt to advance north and northeast of the city of Sumy. Ukrainian forces are engaged in active battles to defend these territories. And although there is a threat of increased shelling of the city, the probability of capturing Sumy in the near future is low.
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