Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, resulting in the downing of 221 drones and causing casualties and damage across multiple Russian regions, while Russia reported the interception of many Ukrainian drones and casualties in Ukraine's Sumy region. The attack marks one of the largest in recent months and escalates ongoing cross-border hostilities amid geopolitical tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that all of Ukraine is 'ours' in a theoretical sense, emphasizing Moscow's rejection of Ukrainian sovereignty, and indicated he does not rule out capturing the Ukrainian city of Sumy, amid ongoing conflict and skepticism about peace negotiations.
President Vladimir Putin indicated he does not rule out taking control of Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy and reiterated his view that all of Ukraine is part of Russia, raising concerns about ongoing conflict and peace prospects. Russia has been creating a buffer zone along the border, with recent military advances in the Sumy region, and Putin's comments suggest continued aggressive intentions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a controversial remark suggesting that the entire Ukraine is 'ours' in a theoretical sense, and indicated that Russian forces might advance to take control of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as part of establishing a buffer zone, emphasizing Russia's ongoing territorial ambitions and complex stance on Ukraine's sovereignty.
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and struck Russian troop concentrations and command posts near Sumy, disrupting Russia's planned offensive and draining their reserves, while Russian forces prepare for a large-scale attack with over 50,000 troops in Kursk, highlighting the ongoing intense conflict in the region.
Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of 11 villages in the Sumy region due to Russian bombardments and fears of an offensive, as Russia claims to have taken more territory and massed troops nearby, prompting concerns of escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian President Zelensky reports Russia has gathered around 50,000 troops near Ukraine's Sumy region, indicating preparations for a summer offensive, while Ukraine takes measures to prevent a large-scale attack and remains open to peace talks, including potential high-level meetings with the US and Russia.
