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Russian forces attacked multiple settlements in Sumy Oblast near Oleksiivka and Andriivka.

Varachyne, Sumy Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Russian forces attacked near Oleksiivka and Andriivka in Sumy Oblast

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Fighters from the Steel Border brigade spent months on duty without breaks in Sumy Oblast, with Pastor spending 94 days and Koreia spending 131 days at positions near Varachyne

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: uncertain

The fighters repelled six Russian assaults and successfully held their positions on the Kursk front

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

In Sumy Oblast, Russia shelled 12 populated areas in the last day, damaging homes and businesses, according to regional authorities. No casualties were reported.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Sumy Oblast.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:39.033Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-9-2026