Russian Artillery Attacks Near Sumy: New Data and Situation Assessment
Last week, intense artillery shelling from Russian occupation forces was reported in the vicinity of the city of Sumy, Ukraine. According to sources within law enforcement agencies, the Russian military used medium-caliber artillery, specifically 152mm active-reactive shells, likely from self-propelled guns 2S5 'Hyacinth-S' or from towed artillery systems 2A36 'Hyacinth-B'. These shells have a maximum firing range of about 40 kilometers, leading to the assumption that the attack was launched from Russian territory. Experts estimate that the impact point was within 33-40 kilometers from the target, which suggests that the artillery fire might have originated from areas to the north or east—near villages such as Kulbaky, Hornal, or Huyev. These actions are believed to be part of efforts to destabilize the border region and increase pressure on Ukrainian defenses. Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Sirskyi, confirmed that Ukrainian troops have successfully halted the advance of Russian occupation forces in border areas. According to him, about 50,000 Russian soldiers are currently being contained. He also highlighted that Ukrainian defenders have advanced in the village of Yunakyvka by 200 to 700 meters and liberated the village of Andriivka from Russian control, marking a significant step in ongoing counteroffensive efforts. This information indicates an increase in hostilities in the region and the reinforcement of Ukrainian defensive measures. Continued monitoring of the situation remains crucial for timely responses and minimizing human and infrastructural losses.