Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Published: 12/24/2025
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine reports border villagers abducted by Russia forces, taken to Belgorod. Thirteen soldiers and fifty-two civilians were captured during a night raid in Hrabovske, Sumy region. While Russia has not commented on the fate of the civilians yet, reports suggest they are in Belgorod, Russia. Ongoing fighting continues in southern Hrabovske amid escalating tensions in the region.