Russians capture 4 villages in Kharkiv Oblast, try to advance on Vovchansk
Pravda Ukraine
Russian forces have captured four border villages in Kharkiv Oblast.
Source: sources of Ukrainska Pravda in military circles
Details: According to Ukrainska Pravda, those are the settlements of Strileche, Krasne, Pylna, and Borysivka. The Russians are attempting to march towards Vovchansk.
Ukrainska Pravda sources, however, do not rule out the possibility that this is a Russian distraction.
Background:
- On 10 May, it was reported that Russian forces had intensified their activities in Kharkiv Oblast, with fighting taking place there.
- During a briefing with Slovakian President Zuzana Čaputová, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that Russian troops had launched a new wave of offensive on the Kharkiv front.
- Ukraine’s Defence Ministry reported that reserve units had been sent to the north of Kharkiv Oblast.
- Border hromadas of Kharkiv Oblast are under intense large-scale Russian bombardment, resulting in injuries and fatalities among civilians. The population of Vovchansk and its surrounding settlements in Kharkiv Oblast are being evacuated.
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