Russian forces continued limited offensive operations in northern Sumy Oblast toward Bilovody and Loknya but did not advance. Elements of the 51st Airborne Regiment and drone operators from the 83rd VDV Brigade are reportedly operating in this direction.
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Russian forces continued limited offensive operations in northern Sumy Oblast but did not advance.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack against a suburb of Sumy on May 6, killing three and injuring 11 people including three children
Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on the outskirts of Sumy, killing three people including a child
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