Russians attempt to use small infantry groups and sabotage units in Sumy region – military

Vadym Mysnyk, spokesperson for the Siversk Operational Tactical Group, stated this on Ukrainian television, Ukrinform reports.

"The enemy does not abandon its attempts to use tactics such as deploying small infantry groups or sabotage and reconnaissance units, but we detect them, inflict losses, and prevent them from penetrating deep into our territory or establishing positions," Mysnyk said.

According to the spokesperson, enemy activity remains high in border areas.

"Along other sections of our area of responsibility, we do not observe signs of the enemy forming larger groupings. We are in control of the situation and carrying out our combat tasks," he added.

Mysnyk also stressed that Russian forces actively use various fiber-optic systems, FPV drones, and UAVs in border regions.

"The enemy employs tactics involving both single targets and groups of Shahed drones. This is a strategy aimed at overloading our air defense systems and preventing us from concentrating forces in certain sectors. However, we are strengthening our air defense as much as possible and also using electronic warfare systems to maximize their destruction," Mysnyk said.

At the same time, he noted that Russian forces have reduced their use of artillery.

"The enemy is using less artillery. Over the past day, we have not observed multiple rocket launcher systems being used -- only mortars and barrel artillery. However, guided aerial bombs remain actively deployed in border areas," the spokesperson said.

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