Ukraine set a forest trap in Sumy; Russian battalion with a large number of soldiers was ambushed

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According to the report, Russian forces launched a new offensive into Sumy Oblast, charging across open fields with the expectation of minimal resistance. But what they encountered was a carefully planned Ukrainian trap. Drawn far from their defensive lines and exposed in the open, Russian units were hit hard by a sudden Ukrainian counterstrike. Artillery, drones, and precision infantry movements devastated the attackers. Ukrainian forces quickly overran Russian command posts, shattered frontline cohesion, and forced dozens of Russian soldiers to surrender. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that capturing Sumy is not a primary goal, his assertion that “wherever Russian soldiers step becomes Russian territory” stands in stark contrast to current battlefield losses. Russian diplomats had even issued direct threats during Istanbul negotiations, warning Ukraine it could lose both Sumy and Kharkiv if it didn’t comply with Kremlin demands. But so far, Ukraine has turned the tide.

The report also stated that in the opening days of the Russian offensive, Ukrainian forces appeared to retreat, offering limited resistance. In reality, this was a strategic maneuver. Veteran Ukrainian units, including those with experience deep in Kursk Oblast, conducted a tactical withdrawal and repositioned into defensible areas within Sumy. Taking shelter in the forests, these battle-hardened troops waited for the right moment. Ukrainian command anticipated that once Russian troops crossed into exposed terrain, they’d become highly vulnerable—and they were right. With Russian forces depleted, Ukraine seized the opportunity. The 225th Separate Assault Battalion, one of Ukraine’s elite strike forces, led a fierce counteroffensive. In a matter of hours, Ukrainian troops retook the village of Andriivka, dismantling fortified Russian positions. One of the most significant blows came during the assault on a Russian frontline command post, Euromaidan Press says. Ukrainian soldiers not only overran the site but also killed Andrey Vyacheslavovich Yartsev, a battalion commander from Russia’s 30th Motorized Rifle Regiment. His death caused a sudden breakdown in Russian command coordination, leaving forward units scattered and exposed.

The report added that retaking Andriivka gave Ukraine two major advantages: It disrupted Russian offensives aimed at Khotin and Pysarivka. It allowed Ukrainian drone teams to hunt down dispersed Russian units during follow-up clearing operations. Ukrainian forces have since re-entered multiple contested villages and continue to fight. Meanwhile, Russian commanders are still determined to push toward Khotin, hoping to create a drone strike corridor capable of reaching Sumy city, the regional capital, Euromaidan Press says. But so far, their offense is losing momentum. By forcing Russian troops into open ground, hitting hard with drones and artillery, and eliminating key officers, Ukraine has regained tactical control over the Sumy front, at least for now.


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