Contents tagged with Kharkiv

  • Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian cross-border attack in Kharkiv region

    On November 25, reports emerged of a failed attempt by Russian saboteurs to breach the border in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the area, despite claims made by Russian-backed channels about intense fighting near Kozacha Lopan, approximately 24 kilometers from Kharkiv's outskirts. These claims, spread by pro-Russian accounts, have been refuted by Ukrainian officials. Andrey Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Counter-Disinformation Center, addressed these …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic village in Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers

    Ukrainian forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic village of Kopanky in the Kharkiv region, capturing seven Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade, which managed not only to regain control but also to capture seven members of Russia's 1st Tank Army—most of whom were reportedly convicted criminals mobilized from correctional facilities or individuals under investigation for violent crimes and drug trafficking, reports the brigade's press service. …

  • Russian forces suffer heavy losses in Kharkiv region due to risky 'meat assault' tactics

    Russian forces in the Kharkiv region are reportedly experiencing significant losses due to aggressive assault tactics. The 41st regiment of the Russian military, engaged near the village of Starytsya in the Kharkiv region, is facing severe issues, allegedly on the verge of being wiped out due to what has been described as a bloodthirsty strategy by military commanders, the Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," known for its associations with the Russian army.

    The source claims that …

  • Ukrainian Security Services detains Russian FSB agent coordinating strikes on Kharkiv

    Ukrainian counterintelligence officers (SBU) have successfully apprehended another agent of Russia's FSB in Kharkiv, according to the agency's official Telegram channel.

    The 37-year-old Russian agent reportedly infiltrated from the aggressor state into Kharkiv to direct missile and drone strikes at the regional center and neighboring locations. His mission involved collecting detailed information on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, aiding Russian forces in planning further attacks. …

  • Ukrainian Forces achieve major victory in Kharkiv region, destroying entire Russian regiment

    In a daring and complex operation, Ukrainian military forces have successfully cleared 400 hectares of forest in the Kharkiv region, dealing a significant blow to Russian forces by destroying almost an entire regiment, as reported by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.

    The mission, executed by units from Ukraine's intelligence agency, including the groups "Artan", "Kraken", and the International Legion, targeted a dense woodland area north of the village of …

  • Ukrainian Forces anticipate escalation in Kharkiv region as Kadyrov units arrive

    Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region are wary of escalating tensions as the notorious Kadyrov units have been spotted, signaling potential offensive maneuvers by the Russian military. These notorious units are typically deployed as blocking detachments to prevent deserters during assaults by Russian forces.

    In the vicinity of Lyptsi, Ukrainian Forces have identified the presence of Kadyrovtsy troops, suggesting an imminent escalation in this section of the front, said during a news broadcast …

  • Ukrainian military command: Russian forces aim to obliterate Vovchansk Aggregate Plant following strategic loss

    Russian military forces, having lost control of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, now aim to obliterate it completely.

    The current situation in the Kharkiv region, specifically at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, remains highly tense. The loss of this facility has dealt a significant blow to Russian occupiers, according to Vitalii Sarantsiv, spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group of Forces "Kharkiv".

    "For this reason, Russian forces are employing the full range of their weaponry in that …

  • Ukrainian Forces retake Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian control

    In a daring and intricate operation, units from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense have successfully freed the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from Russian occupation, according to a statement issued by GUR.

    The meticulous and high-risk operation led to the complete liberation of the plant's territory, with GUR forces eradicating the Russians inside every building of the facility.

    Special task groups from GUR—namely "Stugna," "Paragon," "Junger," BDK, …

  • Russian troops struggle to hold positions in Northern Kharkiv region amid Ukrainian advances

    Russian forces are taking emergency measures to hold their ground in northern Kharkiv region, as they fear losing territory – Ukrainian Armed Forces. The so-called "buffer zone" north of Kharkiv, referenced by Putin, is reportedly on the brink of collapse. The Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian Operational Tactical Group East, are making desperate attempts to secure their positions in northern Kharkiv.

    Ukrainian military sources claim that the Russian soldiers are terrified of losing …

  • Ukrainian Command: Russian forces mine dams in Belgorod region to prevent possible offensive

    Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.

    Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.

    "If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …