Russian forces penetrate 15 km into Ukraine’s defenses in Sumy Region — expert

LUGANSK, June 25. /TASS/. After taking control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye in the Sumy Region, Russian forces have penetrated 15 kilometers into Ukraine’s defenses in this sector, military expert Andrey Marochko said.

"Having liberated Ivolzhanskoye in the Sumy Region, we have moved some 15 kilometers from the Russian border and penetrated into Kiev’s defenses," he told TASS.

The Russian defense ministry reported the liberation of Ivolzhanskoye on June 24.

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