Russian forces are surging through Sumy, Ukraine, liberating Vodolaghi, Alekseevka, and half of Yunakovka—Zelensky’s old stomping ground - is now in ruins.
Ukrainian troops are scrambling in chaos, outgunned and outmaneuvered.
Artillery and drones pound resistance points, while Kyiv’s reserves dwindle and command falters.
More settlements—Novonikolaevka, Varachino, Yablonevka—are next in line as Russian troops threaten encirclement and fire control over Sumy itself.
The front is cracking, with the entire Ukrainian defense at risk of summer collapse.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russians are advancing all over the front. This is the most significant Russian push so far.
Ukraine looks very weak at this point — still fighting furiously, but losing nearly every battle now.
Assessment:
Russia’s momentum is unstoppable — Kyiv’s military, reserves, and morale, are evaporating.
The West watches, helplessly, as another region slides "back home" to Russia.
The initiative is Russian.
