A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (DRG) shot dead a brother and sister from the village of Andriyivka in Sumy region on Saturday morning, the Regional Military Administration has reported.

"Sumy. This morning, an enemy reconnaissance and sabotage group brutally and cynically shot a brother and sister from Khotyn community. Their house is located in the village of Andriyivka in a 5-kilometer border zone," the Regional Administration's Telegram channel reports.

"Once again, I appeal to the residents of the 5-kilometer zone with a request for evacuation. This process has been going on for months, and assistance is provided at every stage. Russian terrorists continue to kill civilians. By evacuating from dangerous territories, you will save your life," said Volodymyr Artiukh, head of Sumy Regional Military Administration.