DeepState: Ukrainian forces thwarted the Russian attempt to widen the Kharkiv front and liberated a village
At the same time, Russian troops advanced a few hundred meters near four settlements in the Donetsk region.
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Russia loses 90% of Kharkiv offensive force, Ukrainian commander reports
The Russian offensive began on 10 May, but failed to achieve any objectives.
Zelenskyy: Putin exploited US aid 6 months delay to attack Kharkiv, Russian offensive still failed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the six-month delay of a $61 billion US aid package allowed Russians to launch the Kharkiv offensive, but the eventual approval of aid and the “bravery of Ukrainian soldiers” led to a successful defense.
Frontline report: Russia deploys blocking units to prevent increasing desertions in Kharkiv direction by force
As the number of surrenders and desertions of Russian forces on the frontlines increases, the elements of the Chechen 'Akhmat' Spetsnaz were transferred to Kharkiv Oblast to serve as blocking units, tasked with firing on their own troops to prevent unauthorized retreats.
Russia uses first time a massive FAB-3000 guided bomb in Kharkiv Oblast
Despite landing 10 meters (32 ft) away from its intended target, the FAB-3000 M-54 bomb used by Russian forces caused substantial damage to a three-story building serving allegedly as a temporary deployment point for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Lyptsi, Kharkiv Oblast.
Frontline report: Ukrainian forces thwart Russian advances near Lyptsi in Kharkiv direction, regain some territories
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and eliminated Russian troops and equipment gathering in Hlyboke for an offensive on Lyptsi, using drones, airstrikes, and an armored vehicle raid, according to geolocated footage and military sources.
DeepState: 10,000 Russian troops amassed for assault on Borova in Kharkiv Oblast
A Ukrainian analytical group has reported a significant Russian troop buildup of 10,000 personnel and 450 military equipment units near the village of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast.
Frontline report: Russian offensive stalls in Kharkiv as new tactics backfire
Russian attempts to penetrate Ukraine's defenses in Kharkiv with small assault groups have resulted in isolated units being decimated, undermining the offensive's momentum.
Zelenskyy: Russians failed to execute Kharkiv operation
Zelenskyy said, "I spoke today with the Commander-in-Chief – in general about the situation. A very weighty result is that the Russian army failed to implement their Kharkiv operation."
WSJ: Russia seeks to make life in Kharkiv impossible
According to the Wall Street Journal, Moscow appears to be planning a brutal war of attrition to wipe out Kharkiv's population, making life in the city untenable.
ISW: Russian Defense Minister overestimates territorial gains in Ukraine
Freshly appointed Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov significantly overstated Russian territorial advances in Ukraine since the start of 2024, claiming 880 square kilometers captured compared to ISW's assessment of approximately 752 square kilometers.
Frontline report: Russian offensive in Kharkiv stalls with Vovchansk as bridges over river destroyed
Geolocated footage shows Russian military equipment digging trenches near Vovchansk, suggesting a change to a defensive posture after Ukrainian resistance halted Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast aimed at establishing a 20km buffer zone inside Ukraine's border.
Zelenskyy: Russia gather troops for new offensive attempt in Kharkiv Oblast
Speaking from a printing house Factor-Druk in Kharkiv, which Russians destroyed on 23 May, Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing for a new offensive 90 km (55 miles) north-west from Kharkiv and urged world leaders to attend the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
ISW: hasty start and limited manpower hinder Russian progress in Kharkiv offensive
Russian forces likely launched their Kharkiv offensive prematurely, using an understrength force, in an attempt to establish a foothold before the arrival of resumed US military aid to Ukraine, which was approved in April after 6-months delays.
Frontline report: Russian encirclement operation of Vovchansk fails despite strategic bridge strikes
With an estimated 8,000 troops deployed in the Kharkiv direction, and likely no more than 5,000 in the Vovchansk area, Russian forces have been unable to sustain the prolonged offensive needed to capture the city.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 821: Ukrainian forces repel Russians in Kharkiv as Russia reinforces its war efforts with Wagner units from Africa
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that their forces are engaged in fierce battles, successfully repelling a Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast and launching a counterattack. The UK intelligence suggested that Russia deploys Africa Corps in Kharkiv offensive. The US also announced a $275 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, while Germany and Denmark delivered Leopard tanks and HIMARS to Ukraine.
US announces $ 275 million military aid to Ukraine to help with Kharkiv offensive
According to the US Department of Defense, the new security assistance package includes precision munitions, anti-armor weapons, and protective equipment.
UK intelligence: Russia deploys Africa Corps units in Kharkiv offensive
UK intelligence suggests that Russia is reinforcing its war efforts in Ukraine by reallocating resources previously assigned to Africa, as evidenced by the redeployment of Africa Corps detachments to the Ukrainian border.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast, launch counterattack
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces are engaged in difficult battles, defending the country's east and south while inflicting damage on the enemy, with the main actions concentrated in Kharkiv and Donetsk Oblasts.
At last, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv Oblast get artillery shells to halt Russians – Euractive
For months, Ukrainian army faced artillery shell shortages due to delays in US military aid, which Russia exploited by opening a new front in Kharkiv Oblast.