Summary
Ukrainian authorities report that 52 villagers from the Sumy region were taken to Russia by Russian forces in a nighttime raid. The Ukrainian military states the attack also led to the capture of 13 Ukrainian soldiers, and fighting continues in the area. Ukraine's President Zelensky and officials expressed concern over the treatment of these civilians.
Key Facts
- Russian forces reportedly captured 52 villagers from Hrabovske and took them to Russia.
- The incident happened during a night raid involving about 100 Russian troops.
- Ukrainian soldiers numbering 13 were also captured in the Sumy region village.
- Reports suggest the civilians might be held in Belgorod, a city inside Russia.
- Ukrainian authorities indicate civilians were first gathered in a church before being moved.
- Fighting continues in the southern part of Hrabovske, according to Ukrainian military sources.
- Ukrainian forces have also withdrawn from another town in the eastern Donetsk region.
- Ukrainian officials emphasize that such actions violate international humanitarian law.
