Russian invasion forces have fully captured the settlements of Kindrativka and Oleksiyivka, where they are amassing infantry and moving towards the towns of Khotin and Mala Korchakivka. "In this area,

Russian forces are advancing in the northern Ukrainian region of Sumy, bringing the regional capital within range of their drones and artillery, according to Ukrainian officials and analysts.

Russian forces on Wednesday advanced further into Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, threatening the regional capital after taking more than 150 square km (58 sq miles) of the area in less than two weeks,