💥 Attack

Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups are active along Ukraine's border with Russia in Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts, conducting reconnaissance and attacks including civilian targets.

Krasnopillia, Sumy Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent

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The enemy is trying to use sabotage and reconnaissance groups along its border with Ukraine, especially in Sumy Oblast.

There were also attempts to use sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Chernihiv Oblast when they entered the territory of Ukraine.

Russian forces shelled four communities in Sumy Oblast on Aug. 7, firing over 80 rounds from various types of weapons

Russia shelled the Krasnopiliia, Bilopillia, Seredyna-Buda, and Velyka Pysarivka communities

Russian forces used mortars to target the Krasnopillia and Bilopillia communities, while the Seredyna-Buda community was also attacked with grenade launchers

A private residence was damaged in the community

No casualties have been reported following the shelling

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:10.368Z

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