The Ukrainian Armed Forces are sending additional units to the border with Russia near the Sumy region, seeking to retain control of at least part of the Sudzhan borderland. The troop deployment is a response to increasing pressure from Russian forces, which are conducting an operation to clear the village of Guevo in the Kursk region. According to military sources, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to strengthen their defensive lines near the border in order to slow the advance of the Russian Armed Forces and maintain a presence on Russian territory, despite limited resources and difficult conditions.

In the Guevo area, Russian troops have focused their efforts on displacing Ukrainian units that had previously captured part of the border areas. The clearing of the settlement is in full swing, which indicates Moscow's intention to fully restore control over the region. The fighting in this sector is accompanied by intensive use of artillery and drones on both sides, which underlines the strategic importance of the border area for the current stage of the conflict.

As of the morning of April 7, 2025, the situation in the border areas remains extremely tense. Earlier this month, Russian forces made significant progress in the Kursk region, liberating several villages near Guevo and cutting off key supply routes for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, over 20 Ukrainian vehicles, including armored personnel carriers and artillery pieces, have been destroyed in the region in recent weeks. In response, Ukraine has stepped up the transfer of reserves to the Sumy region: in March, additional battalions equipped with anti-tank systems and electronic warfare systems were sent there to combat Russian drones. Experts note that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are relying on holding tactical heights near Sudzha in order to preserve a foothold for future operations.