Ukraine Liberates Sumy Village Amid War, Imposes New Sanctions

On July 28, 2025, Ukraine marked its 1251st day of resistance against Russia’s invasion with notable military and political developments, including the liberation of Kindrativka village in the Sumy region and new sanctions imposed by President Zelensky targeting over 90 Russian companies supplying rare earth metals to Russia’s military-industrial complex, fully synchronized with EU measures. Ukrainian drones struck critical Russian facilities like the Signal electronic and radio warfare plant in the Stavropol region, damaging key military production sites and disrupting Moscow’s war potential. Civilians continue to suffer as Russian drone attacks have killed and injured many, including a recent strike on a bus in Sumy, and explosions persist in regions like Zaporizhzhia. Personal accounts from journalists highlight the human cost of the conflict, emphasizing the trauma and displacement faced by Ukrainian families amid ongoing missile attacks and destruction. Meanwhile, Russian propaganda portrays the conflict as a Western imperialist proxy war, accusing the US and NATO of escalating violence to weaken Russia, while criticizing the Ukrainian government for corruption and reckless military offensives. This multifaceted conflict underscores the intense military, humanitarian, and geopolitical struggles shaping the ongoing war in Ukraine.