Battles rage on: Ukraine destroys 21 Russian tanks, 48 artillery systems and eliminates 1,500 occupiers over 24 hours
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army has reported that in the past 24 hours, 115 combat engagements…
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Ukraine counterattacks near Vovchansk as Russia continues attacks on Chasiv Yar
Ukrainian forces are counterattacking near Kharkiv's Vovchansk and Starytsia, as Russian military intensifies efforts to seize Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast amidst fierce clashes, the National Guard says.
Russia loses 244 soldiers, tank, three armored personnel carriers in battles with Ukrainian military on Kharkiv front
The most intense fightings are on the Kupiansk and Pokrovsk fronts. Ukrainian troops are taking measures to hold their positions and destroy the enemy's offensive potential.
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.
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.
Russians in Kharkiv Oblast shot two Ukrainian civilians who attempted to flee Vovchansk
A 70-year-old man and his wife were attempting to evacuate Vovchansk when Russian forces opened fire against them.
Russian forces not allow to evacuate about 100 people left in Vovchansk
Russian soldiers are not allowing Ukrainians to evacuate and threatening to shoot them, according to Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine takes down 220 Russian soldiers, destroys 32 pieces of equipment on Kharkiv front over last day
Ukraine's forces targeted 16 areas of Russian personnel concentration, a command post, an artillery system, two ammunition depots, and two enemy radar stations.
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.
Ukraine destroys 15 Russian tanks, 34 armored vehicles, 42 artillery systems over last 24 hours
The most intense situation is on the Pokrovsk front, where enemy forces continue to advance despite efforts to stabilize the situation.
Battles continue near Starytsia and Vovchansk on Kharkiv front – General Staff
Early on 20 May, Russian military forces shelled the village of Lyptsi, injuring a 57-year-old man and damaging residential houses.
General Staff: intense fighting along almost the entire front line, greatest activity in the Siversky and Pokrovske directions
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, intense fighting is currently ongoing along almost the entire front line, with the greatest activity of the occupants being observed at the Siversky and Pokrovske directions.
ISW: Russians likely prepare second phase of northern Kharkiv offensive
The ISW reports that Russian forces are likely preparing for a second phase of their offensive in northern Kharkiv Oblast, with the seizure of Vovchansk as a key objective to facilitate further operations threatening Ukrainian defenses.
Battles ongoing: Ukrainian soldiers struck 18 Russian positions, two anti-aircraft missile systems, and one radar station as of 18 May
Combat engagements continue across the front line, with Ukrainian Defense Forces actively responding to Russian attempts to improve their tactical positions.
Delayed Western aid allowed Russia to attack Kharkiv Oblast
As Ukraine waited for new weapons deliveries debated for months by the U.S. Congress and European Union, Russia seized the initiative with a lightning offensive in Kharkiv province on 10 May, marking its most significant gains in nearly a year.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces foil Russian entrenchment in Vovchansk
Ukrainian defense forces disrupted Russian attempts to establish a strong presence in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, continuing to execute combat tasks and keeping Russian forces under fire control in the city's northern buildings, Ukraine's General Staff says.
Interior Minister: Russian military conducts civilian executions in northern Vovchansk
Russian forces detain, execute civilians in Kharkiv's Vovchansk as Ukraine's police try to evacuate them amid ongoing fighting, the Ukrainian Interior Minister says.
ISW: Russian offensive slows in northern Kharkiv Oblast, halts at 8km from border
ISW reports the Russian offensive in northern Kharkiv slows, advancing no more than 8 km from the border, with Western restrictions on strikes inside Russia complicating the Ukrainian defense of vulnerable border areas.
Ukraine loses some ground near Kharkiv Oblast’s Kupiansk
Ukrainian troops near Kupiansk lost several positions amidst heavy Russian attacks, while successfully defending northern Kharkiv Oblast from a renewed Russian offensive, repelling multiple attacks and preserving critical areas, the General Staff reports.
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.