A significant number of Russian units involved in the Kursk operation are advancing toward the border near the Sumy region.
Vadym Mysnyk, spokesperson for the Siversk operational-tactical group, stated this during a national telethon broadcast.
"We have previously observed the enemy’s military presence along the entire border, but we did not see signs of large formations preparing for offensive actions. Of course, if the situation has changed in the adjacent territory of the Kursk region, where a considerable number of Russian forces were concentrated, then they have now moved closer to the state border. So, it is likely that these accumulated forces are what is being referred to," Mysnyk said.
According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are currently strengthening defensive positions and continuing combat tasks both in the Kursk region and along the border.
At the same time, he noted that the situation in the north remains stable.
"There are no drastic changes in the operational situation. The enemy shells the border areas daily along the entire front. They are using practically their entire available arsenal. Notably, they are heavily deploying FPV drones, UAV-dropped explosives, mortars, and artillery. The Sumy region is experiencing the most intense shelling, with the highest concentration of enemy forces and equipment in this direction," he stated.
Mysnyk added that the region still faces the threat of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs), but the Defense Forces are maintaining control over the situation.
He also mentioned that Russian groups are mainly active on the flanks where Russian forces are accumulating. However, the Defense Forces are making efforts to detect and eliminate them promptly.
"We are able to detect and destroy them in a timely manner. We have counter-sabotage reserves and technical resources to do so, meaning we have all the necessary capabilities to counteract their activities," Mysnyk added.
As for the Chernihiv region, he noted that Russian forces have not attempted incursions for some time, although the threat remains.
