The air defense system, intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, remains undelivered amid Russian attacks and a recent offensive on Kharkiv Oblast.
Ukrainian forces regained lost positions near Lyptsi, north of Kharkiv, amid ongoing fighting in northern Kharkiv Oblast on June 11. Evidence shows they've recaptured areas along Lyptsi-Kharkiv road.
“The prospects of Russia achieving victory this year have greatly reduced as a result” of the resumption of weapons supplies and aid, states Ben Barry, senior fellow for land warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Dmytro Lubinets has formally urged Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova to demand that Russian law enforcement open a criminal case against their soldiers who tortured Ukrainian POWs in the Kharkiv region.
The Kremlin uses every method to subvert support for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, including spreading propaganda and continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities. On May 27, Moscow forces launched strikes on Kharkiv, killing 18 and injuring 48 civilians. High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized that despite Putin's talks of peace, his actions aim to sabotage the summit dedicated to fostering a future peace process.
Despite significant losses, the enemy persists in its efforts to capture the city in Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian troops remain steadfast in defending their positions.
While Russia's offensive in northern Ukraine came as no surprise, military analysts argue delays in Western aid, restrictions on striking targets in Russia, and issues in Ukrainian command left troops unprepared to mount an effective defense.
Russian forces' swift progress in Vovchansk, coupled with the destruction of key bridges, suggests a focus on establishing a buffer zone rather than pushing deeper, the experts suggest.