Russian Forces Seize Control of Ukrainian Village

Russia's defense ministry announced its forces have captured the village of Hrabovske in Ukraine's Sumy region. However, the claims from the battlefield have not been independently verified by Reuters or any other sources.

Russia's defense ministry reported on Monday that its forces have taken control over the village of Hrabovske in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.

While this claim was made public, it remains unconfirmed as Reuters has been unable to independently verify the statements from the battlefield or those coming from either side of the conflict.

The situation in Sumy and surrounding areas continues to evolve, with international observers closely monitoring developments for further updates.

(With inputs from agencies.)