Russian occupation forces had launched 61 attacks on the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces as of 16:00, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrinform reports that the General Staff’s press service shared the update on Telegram.

“Artillery shelling of border areas continues. Today, the settlements of Rohizne, Bachivsk, Sopych, Ryzhivka, Bezsalivka, Buniakyne, Prohres, Neskuchne and Yastrubshchyna in the Sumy region, as well as Senkivka in the Chernihiv region, came under fire,” the statement said.

According to the General Staff, five combat engagements took place in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, with one battle still ongoing. The enemy carried out seven airstrikes, dropped 15 guided bombs, and conducted 46 attacks on populated areas and Ukrainian positions, including three using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched four assaults near Sheviakivka, Lyman and toward Izbytske. One engagement is still underway.