Contents tagged with Vovchansk

  • 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 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 …

  • Escalating tensions: Russian troops intensify probing in Kharkiv region, Ukrainian Forces report heavy clashes

    Russian forces have ramped up their activities in the northern region of Kharkiv, particularly around the Ukrainian village of Lukyantsy, the Ukrainian military's press servicefor the Kharkiv joint operations informs.

    Ukrainian soldiers report that Russian forces are increasing their activity north of Kharkiv, specifically near the village of Lukyantsy. Ongoing efforts to replenish losses are also noted in Hluboke and Vovchansk.

    According to Ukrainian forces, in the proximity of Hluboke, …

  • Escalation in Kharkiv region: Russian forces intensify assaults with fresh troops

    Deputy Commander Maksym Zhorin revealed during a live broadcast on Channel 24 that there's been an uptick in assault intensity in his brigade's area of responsibility. Zhorin explained that the Russian effort is aimed at recapturing recently lost territories.

    "The situation is exceptionally dynamic," he said. "One moment the fighting seems to quiet down, and the next, we are facing dozens of attacks within a single day."

    Maksym Zhorin pointed out that the Russian forces' objective for the …

  • Ukraine’s Kharkiv counteroffensive yielding early gains: Russian forces scramble to rebuild defense lines

    In the latest update from the 3rd Independent Assault Brigade, press officer Alexander Borodin has shared significant details on the early progress of the Kharkiv counteroffensive. According to Borodin, the Russian forces had strategic plans, but now they are preoccupied with constructing a new line of defense. "Sometimes, the destruction of enemy forces, resources, and logistics is more crucial than liberating territories," he said.

    At the counteroffensive site in the Kharkiv region, …

  • Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade advances in Kharkiv region

    In a bold and maneuver aimed at undermining Russian offensive capabilities, Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade launched an operation in Kharkiv region, according to Brigade commander Andriy Biletsky. The brigade claims to have advanced nearly two square kilometers into Russian-held territory, seizing several Russian positions.

    "The 3rd Assault Brigade is officially advancing in Kharkiv, reclaiming territories! Through counter-offensive actions, we have taken control of a battalion defense …

  • Russian forces intensify assaults and drone strikes in Kharkiv region

    The fighting continues to rage on in the Kharkiv region as Russian forces persist in their offensive operations. The Russian military is deploying kamikaze drones extensively in this sector, a move that has amplified the already fraught situation.

    The operational-tactical group Kharkiv reported on Telegram that frequent skirmishes have disrupted normalcy, particularly in the Vovchansk area. The Russians have mounted assaults on residential quarters and established evacuation points for …