Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Sumy Oblast but did not make confirmed advances.
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Unconfirmed claims: Russian milbloggers claimed Russian forces advanced east and south of Oleksiivka and along the H-07 highway.
In Sumy Oblast, Russian strikes injured four people over the past day, including a 17-year-old girl in the Sumy community.
Russian attacks in Sumy region wounded five people and hit 39 settlements
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