Ivan Shevtsov, head of the press service of the 15th Mobile Border Detachment of the Steel Border Brigade, stated this on Espreso TV."Today, we have every chance to reclaim all territories of the Sumy region occupied by the enemy. The Defense Forces are actively working on this. Several settlements have already been liberated. We are bringing in reserves in this direction and working to destroy the enemy. However, the conditions on this section of the front, especially the type of terrain, do not allow for rapid movement. It is certain that enemy forces in the Sumy direction have already been stopped, and now the Defense Forces of Ukraine are conducting counteroffensive actions," Shevtsov said.The spokesperson added that all settlements in the combat zone in the Sumy region have been completely destroyed."Right now, beyond Yunakivka, we are trying to drive out the enemy. The area is characterized by a large number of forests. That is why it takes time. It is also worth noting that all settlements in the combat zone have been virtually destroyed. There are no intact houses left, only ruins," he added.On July 17, 180 combat clashes were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 61 enemy assaults.