ISW: Russian forces capture positions along Ocheretyne-Pokrovske Road and near Siversk
Meanwhile, the ISW also reported that Ukrainian forces had made marginal advances in central Vovchansk, northeast of Kharkiv City.
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ISW: Ukrainian forces counterattack in Vovchansk and Starytsia
Russian military bloggers dispute Ukrainian gains north of Kharkiv City, while geolocated footage shows Russian advances near Siversk and Toretsk, says the ISW.
ISW: Russians transferring forces from Donetsk Oblast to Kharkiv Oblast
Russian forces are reportedly redeploying elements from Donetsk to reinforce their grouping in Kharkiv Oblast as Russia aims to bolster its positions in Vovchansk direction
Ukraine forces secure majority of Vovchansk as Russia reinforces blockades
Russia has increased their military presence in Vovchansk by moving forces from other fronts.
Frontline report: Russia’s assault in Vovchansk meets fierce Ukrainian resistance
On 28 May, Russian forces resorted to indiscriminate shelling and air strikes on the town of Vovchansk, destroying civilian targets like supermarkets and residential buildings in preparation for a large assault.