Russia’s defense ministry announced the capture of six border villages in the Kharkiv region, claiming to have “liberated” Borysivka, Ohirtseve, Pletenivka, Pylna, and Strilecha. However, Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group spokesperson, Nazar Voloshyn, refuted these claims, stating that the Russian offensive has been effectively repelled.
Voloshyn mentioned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defense units have been reinforced to contain the enemy in the gray zone. Defensive actions near the settlements of Lyptsi and Vovchansk are ongoing, with 1,775 people already evacuated from the region. Pro-Ukrainian milblogger Yuriy Butusov reported that Russian troop advancement has been halted, and their attacks have been repelled.
Despite casualties on both sides, the battle continues as reserves are mobilized. Stay updated on the ongoing conflict and the latest developments to support Ukraine’s defense.