Russian forces attacked 18 settlements in Sumy Oblast 30 times overnight using artillery, mortars, FPV drones, UAVs, and guided aerial bombs, injuring an 18-year-old boy.
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Russian forces attacked 18 settlements in the region 30 times over the course of the night. The attacks involved the use of artillery, mortars, FPV drones, UAVs, and guided aerial bombs.
A Russian assault group from the 83rd Separate Airborne Brigade attempted to advance toward Varachyne but was repelled
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