Frontline report: Ukraine preparing major offensive to encircle and isolate Vovchansk
Ukraine is allocating significant resources to expedite advances in the Vovchansk direction, aiming for a decisive victory through the use of encirclement.
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Defense News: Electronic warfare, F-16s, and long-range missile systems – key to countering Russian glide bombs, says expert
In the ongoing war, Ukraine faces the challenge of Russian glide bombs. The defense expert suggest that with the right combination of advanced air defenses, electronic warfare capabilities, and strategic planning, Ukraine can effectively neutralize this threat and protect its critical infrastructure.
The NYT: Russia’s “meat grinder” tactic leads to high casualties among its troops and lack of significant gains in Kharkiv
Russia’s casualties in May were nearly 1,200 a day, the highest of the war.
Battle rages on: Ukrainian forces destroy three Russian tanks, nine armored vehicles, and 42 artillery systems over last 24 hours
The battle for Vovchansk is ongoing on the Kharkiv front.
Frontline report: Ukrainian forces conduct flanking maneuvers against Russian detachments in and around Vovchansk
Intense clashes persist in the northern part of Vovchansk, with Ukrainian forces advancing from their stronghold in the citadel area towards the northern outskirts of the city, with the goal of counterattacking Russian forces and capture the heights overlooking the city.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 855: US considers sending contractors to Ukraine for faster weapons repairs
Meanwhile, Spain has delivered Patriot missiles and Leopard tanks to Kyiv.
Dozens of Russian soldiers trapped in Kharkiv’s Vovchansk factory
Earlier reports claimed that up to 200 Russian troops were surrounded there.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 848: US to expedite Patriot and NASAMS deliveries to Ukraine
The US is set to redirect Patriot air defense orders to Ukraine until it has enough to defend itself from Russian attacks.
ISW: Ukrainian liberated Tykhe village east of Kharkiv’s Vovchansk, advanced elsewhere in the area
Amid Russian offensives in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces recaptured Tykhe village east of Vovchansk and made advances near the border northeast of Kharkiv City against Russian forces.
Russia’s offensive: Occupiers continue bombardment of Kharkiv Oblast
Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv Oblast has resulted in significant damage in Lyptsi, Hlyboke, and Starytsia villages.
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.
Estonian Defense Forces: Russia stepping up offensive pressure in Ukraine
According to colonel Janno Märk, head of planning for the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) headquarters, Russia is stepping up its offensive pressure in Ukraine, while fighting continues across the frontline.
Frontline report: Ukrainian counterattacks recapture key positions in Vovchansk
Ukrainian counterattacks recaptured key positions in Vovchansk. Russians surrendered en masse due to being surrounded and cut off. Ukraine struck Russian logistics.
Assaults and strikes: Heavy fighting continues on Kharkiv front, say Ukrainain forces
The Russian military has used aviation to carry out strikes on Ukrainian positions with guided bombs.
Fifty-year-old howitzers crack under strain in Ukraine’s Kharkiv defense
Recycled shells, ammo from allies, and drone detectors keep Ukraine's 57th brigade firing, but modern artillery is needed to save shells and eliminate guided aerieal bombs and impending Russian assaults
UN reports highest monthly civilian casualties rate in Ukraine for May 2024
The surge occurred primarily due to brutal offensives in Kharkiv Oblast.
ISW: US military aid begins to reach Ukrainian frontline, but impact will take time
Ukrainian forces near Vovchansk have received their first shipments of Western-provided artillery shells, but Russian forces in the area still maintain a five-to-one advantageUkrainian forces near Vovchansk have received their first shipments of Western-provided artillery shells, but Russian forces in the area still maintain a five-to-one advantage, according to reports
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 833: Russia amasses troops near Ukrainian border and in occupied territories
Intelligence reports Russia amassed around 550,000 troops near Ukraine's border.
AP: US officials confirm Ukraine’s June strikes inside Russia with American weapons
These attacks were permitted by the White House to defend Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city
The Telegraph: Hitting military bases inside Russia is fair, say Ukrainian soldiers
The defenders emphasize that these strikes would target military objectives, not civilians, and support President Biden’s decision to allow the use of US-supplied HIMARS for such operations, aiming to disrupt Russian advances in the Kharkiv region.