Contents tagged with Vovchansk

  • Russian forces escalate air attacks amid battlefield stalemate in Kharkiv region

    Russian forces are continuing to actively use aircraft to drop bombs and launch missile strikes on residential areas in the Kharkiv region. Near Borova, the Ukrainian Forces have thwarted their plans, according to a representative of the Ukrainian operational-strategic group Khortytsia.

    The Russian Armed Forces have paused active combat operations in the Kharkiv region. Nazar Voloshin, the spokesperson for Khortytsia, stated that the Russians are attempting to withdraw units from several …

  • Ukrainian Forces gain ground in Kharkiv region

    In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces (AFU) have made significant progress. Several Telegram channels report that the AFU is "clearing out" the settlements of Hlybokaye and Lukyantsi. However, the situation remains tense in Vovchansk, as the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated in their evening briefing.

    "Clearing operations continue in Hlybokaye and Lukyantsi in the Kharkiv region. The situation is still unclear, more concrete conclusions can be drawn when our forces fully …

  • Russia reinforces troops for renewed offensive in Kharkiv region

    The Russian armed forces have strengthened their assault force for an advance on Borova in [the Kharkiv region. Russia has amassed up to ten thousand troops and around 450 military vehicles, including 200 artillery systems, analysts from DeepState reported on their Telegram channel.

    "From Raigorodok to Novovodyane, the Russians have amassed up to 10,000 troops and approximately 450 military vehicles, including 200 artillery systems. The objective is clear — an attempt to replicate last year’s …

  • Commander resigns amid investigation into Russian breakthrough in Kharkiv

    In late May, investigators from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) started to look into what occurred during the Russian Federation’s offensive on Kharkiv. They are seeking answers as to how the Russians managed to advance kilometers deep into the Kharkiv region so quickly. By mid-June, it was revealed that the commander of the brigade holding that direction had resigned.

    Lieutenant General Artur Gorbenko, Commander of the 125th Territorial Defense Brigade (TRO), formed in Lviv, …

  • Kremlin : Russia aims to establish 'buffer zone' in ongoing push towards Kharkiv

    According to a representative of the Russian president, the occupying army does not intend to abandon its objective of seizing as much Ukrainian territory as possible.

    Russia has not given up on its plans to advance in the Kharkiv region despite heavy losses. The Russian Armed Forces have been tasked with creating a "buffer zone", said Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in a comment to Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin.

    "The work on creating a buffer zone, a sanitary zone, continues. …

  • Ukrainian Air Force uses 227 kg precision-guided bombs on Russian-held factory in Vovchansk

    The Ukrainian Air Force conducted strikes using precision-guided bombs on Russian positions located in a surrounded factory in Vovchansk. A corresponding video was released online showing targeted explosions in a relatively small area, indicating the use of guided munitions. 

    The exact type of aerial bombs used remains unknown, but the video suggests the bombs weighed up to 227 kg. It should be noted that remnants of Russian units are positioned in the besieged factory in the city of Vovchansk. …

  • Ukrainian forces block Russian troops at Vovchansk aggregator plant

    Russian troops had previously used one of the city streets to approach the factory. Now, it has been taken under control by the Ukrainian Forces, "Osman" reported. The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) have blocked Russian troops in the area of the Vivchanskiy Aggregator Plant, reported a fighter of the 24th Separate Assault Brigade "Aidar", Stanislav Bunyatov, with the callsign "Osman", on his Telegram channel.

    "Regarding the Aggregator Plant in Vovchansk. Actually, they have been blocked there …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory and halt Russian advances in Kharkiv region

    Ukrainian forces have made significant strides in the Kharkiv sector, reclaiming territory previously held by Russian troops and fortifying new positions. According to a soldier from the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, the Defense Forces not only repelled enemy attacks but also closely monitor and strike at their movements in the area.

    For over a month, Russian forces have attempted advances in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian defenders have managed to stabilize the front line. The situation …

  • Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advance in Kharkiv, concerns loom over potential second wave

    Ukrainian forces successfully halted an advance by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region. However, there are concerns that the Russians may launch a second wave of attacks, said Oleksiy Hetman, a retired major of the National Guard of Ukraine and a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian War, during an interview with FREEДОМ TV. Hetman noted that the Russian forces chose Kharkiv and Sumy directions to bring their artillery within targeting range of these cities. "The goal is …

  • Ukrainian Forces capture 60 Russian soldiers amid fierce battles for Vovchansk in Kharkiv region

    According to Nazar Voloshyn, a representative of the Khortytsia operational and strategic troop grouping, Ukrainian Forces continue to achieve successes on the battlefield. On Sunday, the number of Russian prisoners grew by dozens.

    Russians are advancing in the Kharkiv region in an attempt to seize control of the town of Vovchansk, situated near the border. However, instead of success, they have faced substantial losses. Voloshyn shared these details in a comment to Liga.net.

    He disclosed …