Ukrainian Authorities Report Transport of Civilians and Soldiers to Russia from Sumy Village
Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv have reported that 52 residents and 13 Ukrainian soldiers from the village of Hrabovske in the northeastern Sumy region were transported to Russia. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, involving approximately 100 Russian troops who entered the village.
According to Viktor Trehubov, a spokesman for Ukraine's military Joint Forces Task Force, the civilians were gathered in a church before being taken across the border into Russia. Trehubov characterized this action as uncommon prior to establishing a firm presence in occupied territory.
Developments Regarding Individuals:
Russia has not issued a statement concerning the individuals from Hrabovske. Ukrainian reports suggest the individuals may have been transported to Belgorod, a regional center in Russia. Volodymyr Bitsak, a member of the Sumy regional council, stated that a relative had been taken to Belgorod, with no current means of contact.
Military Engagements:
As of Tuesday evening, Lieutenant Colonel Trehubov indicated that combat operations were ongoing in the southern area of Hrabovske. Subsequently, Deep State, a Ukrainian platform monitoring battlefield situations, reported that Russian forces had secured control of the village. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had sustained impacts in Hrabovske and other settlements within the Sumy region.
In the eastern Donetsk region, the Ukrainian military announced a troop withdrawal from Siversk. This decision was made to preserve personnel. The capture of Siversk by Russian forces positions them closer to the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, located approximately 35 kilometers to the west.