Restrictions on the movement of citizens and civilian transport have been introduced in Sumy Region.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"Due to the increase in the intensity of hostilities, the intensification of the activities of sabotage and reconnaissance groups, enemy special operations forces, and in order to save the lives of civilians and soldiers, the military command has imposed restrictions on the movement of all categories of citizens in the 20-kilometre border zone of Sumy Region," the statement said.
People are allowed to enter this area on the basis of passports of Ukrainian citizens with a corresponding mark on the registration of residence in this area.
The military asks for understanding of the introduction of such temporary restrictive measures.
For more information on the restrictions on the movement of civilians and equipment, please contact the control centre of the Sumy Zonal Department of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Sumy Region borders the Russian Kursk Region, where the Defence Forces are currently conducting an offensive.