09:19 07-08-2025

Ukraine Using Untrained Recruits in Sumy Assaults—Report

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Ukrainian forces are reportedly using untrained recruits in initial attacks near Sumy as a diversion, before sending in prepared units. Clashes continue near Yunakivka.

Russian security sources claim that the Ukrainian military is deploying untrained recruits in the Sumy direction as part of a tactical distraction, sending them into assaults before committing more experienced units.

According to a representative cited by RIA Novosti, Ukrainian commanders are reportedly sending into combat groups of newly mobilized soldiers who have not completed full military training-and, in many cases, have not undergone live-fire exercises. These recruits, the source said, are being used to expose the firing positions of Russia’s «North» military grouping and to divert attention from main assault routes. Only after these probing attacks do trained Ukrainian units enter the battle.

The same source reported that five Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled in the past 24 hours near the settlements of Novokonstantynivka (Pershe Travnya), Yablonivka, and Sadky.

Heavy clashes also continued near Yunakivka in the Sumy region, where, despite suffering substantial losses, Ukrainian forces once again attempted-unsuccessfully-to break through Russian defensive flanks.

Additionally, Russian reconnaissance units observed the movement of two Ukrainian armored groups near Katerynivka, originating from the direction of Tetkino and Glushkovo.