Fortifications are being reinforced in the Sumy region
9 December, 2023 Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region, December 23. Photo credits: Sumy Regional Military Administration In the Sumy region, which borders Russia, construction of fortifications is being intensified.
The Sumy Regional Military Administration reported on this. Fortifications are being built throughout the region. Fortifications should strengthen the protection of the Ukrainian region from Russian invaders.
The Sumy Regional Military Administration showcased the progress of construction works in Shostka district.
Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region, December 23. Photo credits: Sumy Regional Military Administration
"Effective decisions have been made at the local government level to fulfill the task of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at strengthening the defense lines," said Volodymyr Artiukh, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region, December 23. Photo credits: Sumy Regional Military Administration
According to him, "there is enough equipment and the living conditions are normal for the construction teams to work very intensively even in the difficult winter conditions."
The Sumy Regional Military Administration notes that the fortifications are another level of protection of the Sumy region from the aggressor, that is very close by. Previously, Volodymyr Artiukh, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, said that attacks by Russian subversive groups along the entire border line of the region bordering Russia had intensified in the Sumy region. The invaders are constantly entering the territory of the region.
Also, the shelling by the Russian Federation has intensified over the past two months. "It should be noted that 4-5 months ago such actions by the enemy were not so intense. Now they have become systemic," said the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
On December 7 alone, Russians fired 17 times at the border areas and settlements of the Sumy region.
61 explosions were recorded.
A pillbox with gabions of Ukrainian forces in the Zhytomyr region. August 2022. Ukraine.
Photo credits: Kyrylo Tymoshenko
As previously reported, the State Transport Special Service will purchase vehicles and engineering equipment for the construction of fortifications.