Russia has abducted 50 civilians from Sumy region: Ukraine demands international response

Call to the international community

According to ХВИЛЯ: The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, has called on the international community to respond to the abduction of 50 civilians from the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region by Russia. The incident occurred on the night of December 20, 2025, when Russian occupiers crossed the state border and abducted peaceful residents.

Tragedy in Hrabovske

The village of Hrabovske, located near the state border in the Sumy region, has become the scene of this tragic event. Among those abducted are mostly elderly women. The Ukrainian side is actively investigating this war crime and demands the return of the abducted individuals.

“We call on all states and international organizations to join the demand for the release of innocent civilians abducted from their own homes”

Andrii Sybiha

Andrii Sybiha also emphasized: “Russian invaders have stolen five dozen civilian people, mostly elderly women, from a tiny Ukrainian village Hrabovske right across the state border in the Sumy region.” The Ukrainian authorities continue to appeal to the international community to condemn these actions and take measures for the release of the abducted individuals.

This incident highlights the seriousness of the situation in the region, where civilians become victims of armed conflict. Abducting peaceful residents is a violation of international humanitarian law and may lead to further escalation of tension in Ukraine. The reaction of the international community to this case may influence the course of events and the efforts to ensure the safety of civilians in conflict zones.