Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Sumy Oblast on July 17 but did not advance, while Ukrainian forces counterattacked near Kindrativka, Andriivka, Sadky, and Yablunivka.
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Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Sumy Oblast on July 17 but did not advance.
Unconfirmed claims state Ukrainian forces counterattacked near Kindrativka, Andriivka, Sadky, and Yablunivka.
Russian troops are aiming to capture Yunakivka as part of an offensive toward Sumy city
Border settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv regions suffered from enemy artillery fire including Bachivsk, Ponomarenky, Prokhody, Oleksandrivka, Velyka Pysarivka, Studenok, Simeikine and Tymofiivka
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