Russian military presence detected along border with Ukraine’s Chernihiv region

"We're seeing Russian military activity all along the border. Their goal is to keep our forces tense and contained so we can't move them to hotter areas of the front," Mysnyk said.

He also noted that the highest concentration of Russian troops and shelling is observed across from Sumy region, in Russia's Kursk region. According to Mysnyk, Russian forces are building up in that area and attempting to expand the zone of active hostilities. However, Ukrainian troops are effectively repelling attacks and preventing any deeper incursions.

Situation at the frontline

As reported by the General Staff, 170 engagements were registered along the entire frontline over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy.

Yesterday, the enemy launched one missile attack on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, using nine missiles and 87 air strikes, dropping 151 guided aerial bombs.

In addition, it carried out 4,586 attacks, including 115 from multiple launch rocket systems, and used 3,068 kamikaze drones to attack Ukrainian positions.

In total, Russia's losses amounted to 990 troops over the past day. Ukrainian soldiers also destroyed 2 tanks, 1 armored combat vehicle, 17 artillery systems, and other enemy equipment.

Recently, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops have been on the offensive in all directions of the front for several months. They are making the most efforts in the Sumy region.

The operational group of forces Kharkiv also reported that the Russian army is amassing forces, and the summer offensive campaign has actually already begun.

Read more about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's plans for the war in 2025 in the material by RBC-Ukraine.