Ukraine’s Armed Forces Deny Russian Claims of Capturing Zapsillya and Ryasne

Control Over Settlements

According to Главком: Ukraine’s Defense Forces maintain full authority over the village of Zapsillya in Sumy Oblast. The Kursk military grouping officially refuted disinformation spread by Russian propagandists alleging the settlement had been seized. The statement declared:

“Suddenly, a new lie emerged about the village of Zapsillya. Same style, same fervor, same nonsense. The communications center of the Kursk military grouping officially and responsibly states: both of these settlements were and remain under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.”

Additionally, false claims about the capture of Ryasne village in the Krasnopillya community have been debunked. That settlement also remains firmly in Ukrainian hands. Reports that units of Russia’s 34th separate motorized rifle brigade had taken control of Ryasne are completely untrue.

Combat Activity

The past 24 hours saw 267 combat engagements, highlighting intense fighting along the front line. The enemy launched:

• 4 missile strikes, using 4 missiles;
• 79 airstrikes;
• 254 drops of guided aerial bombs;
• 8,684 kamikaze drones.

During this period, the adversary also carried out 2,848 shelling attacks on populated areas and positions, 54 of which involved multiple launch rocket systems.

The situation in the region remains tense, but continued Ukrainian control over key settlements like Zapsillya and Ryasne underscores the resilience of the country’s forces against aggression. Amid such intense combat, the information war plays a critical role-countering false narratives about territorial losses helps sustain morale for both troops and civilians. It also highlights the ongoing need to hold strategically important areas, which could shape the broader trajectory of the conflict.

In light of the ongoing conflict, it is crucial to remain informed about the accuracy of battlefield reports. The recent refutation of enemy assertions regarding the control of Ryasne aligns with similar denials from Ukrainian forces regarding other areas. For a deeper understanding of the situation and to explore the latest updates on this topic, see our coverage on the false claims surrounding Riasne.