Russians shell Sumy region again, covering entry of sabotage and reconnaissance group - border guards

Monday, 16 May 2022, 11:31

OLENA ROSHCHINA — MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022, 11:31

On the morning of 16 May, the Russian army opened fire on the territory of Sumy oblast near the border with Russia, infiltrators tried to enter the territory of Ukraine.

Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Details: On Monday morning, Russian forces opened fire on the border area of the Sumy region.

The Russians fired using mortars, grenade launchers, machine guns and submachine guns.

A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group tried to enter Ukraine under fire cover.

Ukrainian border guards fought the saboteurs and forced them to retreat beyond the state border.

Background: The territory of Sumy Oblast was completely liberated from Russian forces on 8 April, however the army of the Russian Federation continues to shell it from its [Russian] territory - probably to keep Ukraine defenders there and prevent them from coming to the aid of other intense spots.