Russian Defense Ministry Claims Control of Two Sumy Towns, Prepares 'Massive Strikes' on Ukrainian Energy Facilities

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced its forces have taken control of the towns of Velykyi Prykil and Sadky in Ukraine's Sumy region, claiming significant losses inflicted on Ukrainian personnel. The ministry also stated it has begun preparations for large-scale strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities, citing Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure as justification.