Russian forces capture Petropavlivka, Lozova and Maryino in Kharkiv and Sumy regions

September 26, 2026 at 01:52 PM1 min

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Russian forces have taken control of Petropavlivka and Lozova in Kharkiv region and Maryino in Sumy region, the Russian Defence Ministry said. The settlements were captured by units of the Sever (North) group of forces.

Key Facts

Russian forces captured Petropavlivka and Lozova in Kharkiv region and Maryino in Sumy region.
The Sever (North) group of forces established control over the settlements.
The Southern group of forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone control point, a ground robotic complex, a shelter and a vehicle on the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk direction.
The Russian Defence Ministry reported the frontline change on Telegram.

Settlement Captures

Russian forces took control of Petropavlivka and Lozova in Kharkiv region and Maryino in Sumy region, the Russian Defence Ministry reported. The settlements were captured by units of the Sever (North) group of forces. The ministry said the Sever group continues to tighten the encirclement of Ukrainian formations in northeastern Kharkiv region and expand the external zone of control.

Southern Group Operations

Servicemen of the Southern group of forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone control point, a ground robotic complex, a shelter and a vehicle on the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk direction. The Russian Defence Ministry reported the frontline change on Telegram.