Ukrainian troops deny claims that Russian forces have captured village in Sumy Oblast

Ukraine's Kursk Group of Forces has rejected claims by Russian media outlets that Pysarivka in Sumy Oblast has been captured, stating that the village is under Ukrainian control.

Source: Communications Centre of the Kursk Group of Forces on Facebook; Center for Countering Disinformation on Telegram

Quote from the Kursk Group of Forces: "A new statement by the Russian occupiers claiming the capture of the settlement of Pysarivka in Sumy Oblast is untrue. The settlement is under the control of Ukraine's defence forces, and fighting continues in this area."

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Details: The Kursk Group of Forces added that this is not the first time the Russians have claimed to have "liberated" Pysarivka. On 23 July, they reported having "control over most of the village".