Russians capture 4 villages in Kharkiv Oblast, try to advance on Vovchansk, source says
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.
Advertisement: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 Caputova, 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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