Explosions have been reported in Sumy and Zaporizhia after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones. Ukrainian forces are concerned about the pressure the Russian army has been putting on Sumy and consider the situation extremely difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is true that the Russian army will slow down its advance as it approaches the fortress cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk due to drones, but also because the defenses in these cities have been built since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
80 settlements under Russian control in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During March\u2013April, Russian forces captured 34 settlements and about 700 sq. km. of territory. Since the beginning of 2026, according to Gerasimov, more than 1,700 sq. km. and 80 settlements have been brought under Russian control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explosions in Sumy and Zaporizhia, Russians hit energy and military with missile and drone barrage<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ukrainian media reported explosions in Sumy and Ukrainian-controlled Zaporizhia. Early in the night, the Obshchestvennoye TV channel reported the sound of an explosion in Zaporizhia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later, at 1:41 a.m. Moscow time, a similar incident was reported in Sumy. Later, within a few minutes, the TV channel repeatedly reported new series of explosions in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In response to attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian troops regularly attack sites housing personnel, equipment and mercenaries, as well as Ukrainian infrastructure used to support the military-industrial complex: energy facilities, defense industry facilities, military command and communications facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVery threatening situation\u201d has emerged in Sumy region for Ukrainian army, 4 km security zones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u201cvery threatening situation\u201d has developed in the Sumy region, TSN correspondent reported. \u201cThe day before, information emerged that two brigades had simultaneously launched active attacks on different sections of the front. To date, there have been four penetrations along the border. Russian troops are advancing in small groups from the east and north. \u201cAs a result of months of attempts by Russian forces to penetrate deep into Ukrainian territory in the Sumy region, they managed to capture several villages right on the border. Thus, the Russian border control zone is up to 3-4 kilometers deep, while the city of Sumy is more than 35 kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Russian forces intensify motorized attacks in Kupyansk due to vegetation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to information, Russian forces are intensifying motorized and drone attacks in the direction of Kupyansk amid changing weather and vegetation conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commander of a Ukrainian drone unit operating in the direction of Kupyansk reported on April 20 that Russian forces have begun using motorcycles in attacks due to the appearance of spring foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A spokesman for a Ukrainian brigade operating in the direction of Kupyansk said Russian forces were increasing the intensity of drone and artillery attacks on Ukrainian logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Russian troops capture Veterinarnoye in Kharkiv<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Russian forces are reportedly continuing to expand a so-called \u201csecurity zone\u201d in northern Ukraine, with new reports of advances in the Kharkiv region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Russian sources, the settlement of Veterinarnoye in the Dergachivskiy region has reportedly come under Russian control, following heavy fighting with Ukrainian forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clashes in the region have reportedly been ongoing for some time, with Russian units having crossed the border near Nekhoteyevka and advancing towards roads leading to Kharkiv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the Veterinarnoye area, a route opens to the settlement of Kozacha Lopan, which is considered a supply hub. Russian media claim that the area has been \u201ccleared\u201d of Ukrainian forces and that the possibility of an immediate counterattack has decreased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the information has not been independently confirmed by international sources, while fighting in the wider Kharkiv area continues with varying intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great Russian success, they advanced and penetrated the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area<\/p>\n\n\n\n Russian forces recently advanced and penetrated the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Geographical maps published on April 20 show Russian forces attacking and shelling a Ukrainian position northeast of Novomarkove (northeast of Kostyantynivka), indicating that Russian forces recently advanced into the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The footage also shows that Ukrainian forces are holding positions north and northeast of Novomarkov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Explosions have been reported in Sumy and Zaporizhia after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones. 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Enemy fighter jets and artillery are attacking non-stop. Worst-case scenario: Sumy could find itself semi-encircled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n