Russian Kursk Group Launches Offensive Toward Sumy, General Reports

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Russian General Colonel Yevgeny Nikiforov reported to Defense Minister Andrei Belousov that the Kursk operational-tactical group is conducting offensive actions in Sumy Oblast, advancing toward the city of Sumy. The report was made public by TASS on September 25, 2026.
Key Facts
- General Colonel Yevgeny Nikiforov, commander of the Sever group, reported the offensive to Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.
- The Kursk operational-tactical group is advancing toward the city of Sumy in Sumy Oblast.
- TASS published the report on September 25, 2026.
Offensive Report
General Colonel Yevgeny Nikiforov, commander of the Sever group, reported to Defense Minister Andrei Belousov that the Kursk operational-tactical group is conducting offensive actions in Sumy Oblast. The group is advancing in the general direction of the city of Sumy. TASS published the report on September 25, 2026.
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