The Economist: Russians planned to encircle Kharkiv and repeatedly shell it during renewed attack
On the morning of 10 May, Russia initiated a new offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, opening a new front in the war against Ukraine.
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ISW: Russia accumulates grouping in Sumy Oblast to draw Ukrainian soldiers from other fronts
Although the forces are limited in number, their objective is likely to divert Ukrainian troops at the international border.
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault on Chasiv Yar, destroy over 20 enemy armored vehicles
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.
ISW: Kharkiv offensive slows, but Russia fixes Ukrainian forces along border
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops advanced 10 km before Ukrainian forces "stabilized the situation."
Could Ukraine have prevented Russia’s Kharkiv incursion? Experts weigh in
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.
ISW: Ukrainian defenses tested as Russians target bridges in Vovchansk
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.
Police: Russians likely shot two volunteers in Vovchansk
Two volunteers went missing and were likely shot, one potentially killed, by Russian forces while attempting an evacuation in Vovchansk, police said.
City on brink: Vovchansk residents flee amid devastating shelling
Ukrainian officer reports widespread destruction and ongoing evacuation as Russian attacks escalate.
Ukraine destroys 44 Russian artillery systems, 15 tanks, 40 armored vehicles over last day
Bilopillia, Kostiantynivka, Sadky in Sumy Oblast, and other Ukrainian areas were targeted by aviation strikes amid the recent combat engagements.
Ukrainian military: Russian troops capture villages in Kharkiv as battlefield expands
Ukraine repelled attacks on multiple settlements; evacuated over 1,700 residents amid heavy Russian shelling that killed and injured civilians
Russian troops intensify offensives in Luhansk Oblast
Russian forces persist in attacking Nevske and the Serebriansky Forest, states Ukrainian military spokesperson.
UPDATE: US approves $ 400 million assistance for Ukraine
This aid includes Patriot and Stinger missiles.
MoD: Russian forces attempt Kharkiv breakthrough, Ukrainian forces hold the ground
Ukraine has deployed reserve units to bolster defenses and evacuations are underway.
Ukraine targets two Russian artillery units, downs a Kh-59 missile over past day
Ukrainian troops successfully repelled multiple Russian assaults while targeting artillery units and other military equipment.
800 days into war, Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces new phase as Russia readies offensive
Ukrainian intelligence confirms that Russia is now focused on seizing the Donbas first, then potentially assaulting Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones neutralize Russian air defenses, stall offensive near Robotyne
Ukrainian forces have systematically eliminated 9 Russian air defense systems and 3 electronic warfare assets near Robotyne, paving the way for drone dominance that has stalled the Russia's offensive operations in the area.
WP: New US weapons to strengthen Ukraine’s military defenses amid shortage in manpower, say officials
US officials said Ukraine is unlikely to launch a major offensive against Russian troops due to the delay in the US military assistance.
ISW: Ukraine’s path to regaining territory hinges on West, Russia, Kyiv decisions
Ukraine's path to regaining occupied territories hinges on future decisions by the West (providing sufficient aid), Russia (scale of forecasted offensive), and Ukraine's ability to leverage Western aid.
ISW: Ukraine likely to blunt Russian offensive if resumed US assistance arrives promptly
ISW warns Ukraine may face setbacks in coming weeks awaiting US weapons like long-range missiles & air defenses.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will respond to Russian offensive in spring, summer
"We must be prepared for all possible formats of Russian hostile actions," Zelenskyy stated. "We will respond."