According to Ukraine's The Kyiv Independent, Sumy region is completely free of Russian forces. Sumy Oblast Governor announced on Facebook that the region is clear of Russia's forces, but explosions may still be heard as rescue service workers dispose off ammunition left by the Russian military, APA reports citing Ukranews.
Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyy posted a relevant announcement on Telegram, Ukrinform reported.