Sumy Oblast, a front-line region, is under attack by Russian forces.** Residents of 38 settlements have been evacuated due to the risk of sabotage group activity.

On 16 January, Russian forces attacked the Seredyna-Buda hromada** with FPV drones, injuring three people and damaging buildings. They also targeted several other hromadas with mortars, multiple rocket launchers, and UAVs.

Despite these attacks, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration assures that the border situation remains under control.** The Armed Forces of Ukraine, in coordination with security and defence forces, are effectively countering and neutralising threats.","seo_title*":"Sumy Oblast Attacked: Residents Evacuated, Border Secure - UP