Russian forces capture four villages in Ukraine’s Sumy region amid intense fighting

Russian forces capture four villages in Ukraine’s Sumy region amid intense fighting

Russian forces have captured four villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, the local governor said, the latest battlefield setback for Kyiv as it seeks to hold territory and avoid handing Moscow the advantage in any peace talks.

In this photo provided by Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, Ukrainian servicemen attend a military training in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Monday, May 26, 2025. Photo- AP