Russian troops have attacked Sumy Oblast using artillery, mortars, guided aerial bombs and drones. The attack has killed a civilian and injured six other people, including police officers. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration with reference to its head,

"These are small assault units, composed of a few people. They try to penetrate our territory, accumulate forces and advance further into Ukraine, probably to cut off logistical routes," State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on national television.

Russian forces are attempting to create an active fighting zone in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy, across the border from Russia's Kursk region, Ukraine's border guard spokesman said on Monday.