The Russian Federation does not stop armed provocations on the border with Ukraine in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, in particular, the work of sabotage and reconnaissance groups is noted, which, hiding behind artillery fire, are trying to enter the territory of Ukraine, said the speaker of the State Border Service of Ukraine Andriy Demchenko.

" Artillery shelling continues, in particular, civilian infrastructure facilities located in the border area. The fire is conducted from the territory of the Russian Federation. In addition, we note the work of sabotage and reconnaissance groups that, hiding behind artillery fire, are trying to enter the territory of Ukraine,"

He added that the other day in the Sumy region, border guards forced such a group to retreat beyond the border line..