Ukraine reports border villagers abducted by Russia amid ongoing clashes in Sumy
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
Fifty-two Ukrainian civilians, mostly elderly, and thirteen soldiers were abducted by Russian forces during a cross-border raid on the village of Hrabovske in Sumy region, Ukraine. The civilians were taken to Russia, possibly Belgorod, in a rare and unusual operation, with Ukraine condemning the act as a violation of international law. The village has been captured by Russian forces, and fighting continues in the region.