Russian forces occupy Loknia in Sumy Oblast, DeepState reports
Source: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts
Details: DeepState reported that Russian forces claimed control of Loknia over two weeks ago. The group also noted Russian advances in Kindrashivka in Kharkiv Oblast and Yablunivka in Donetsk Oblast.
There has been no official confirmation of these claims from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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