The Russian occupation forces have intensified air raids on the border areas of Sumy region, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in its 4 p.m. updates on Thursday, reporting 16 airstrikes with the use of 23 guided aerial bombs in the area.

"In particular, the enemy hit the vicinities of Pryvillia, Pavlivka, Basivka, Novenke, Yunakivka, Kyianytsia, Yablunivka, Pushkarivka, Kondrativka and Mohrytsia," it said on Facebook.

Also, the enemy artillery forces shelled the settlements of Pokrovka, Khliborob, Bachivsk, Yunakivka, Kruzhok, Buniakine and Brusky.

The enemy also inflicted air attacks on Huliaipole, Zaporizhia region.