Zelenskyy’s Sumy Oblast Claims: Analysis Suggests Limited Strategic Impact, Focus on Morale
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian forces have made gains in Sumy Oblast, liberating six of eighteen occupied villages or significant locations. The Ukrainian military has also reached the border with the Russian Federation in two areas within Sumy Oblast. Furthermore, advancements have been made, with an additional 900 meters cleared near several border points. While holding positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian forces have also advanced one kilometer into Russian positions in Luhansk Oblast.