Russia has launched a ground offensive in the heavily-contested Kharkiv region

According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the Russian army used armored vehicles to try to break through Ukrainian defense lines in the border area of ​​the Russian region of Belgorod.

Russia launched a ground offensive in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine “Break the Defense Lines”The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday May 10.

The region has not been the target of such attacks since the fall of 2022, when Kremlin troops were withdrawn from almost the entire Kharkiv region in the face of a Ukrainian counteroffensive. While the extent of this new Russian move is still unclear, Ukraine has feared an attack in the region for weeks.

“On the previous day, the enemy carried out airstrikes in the Vovsansk sector”along the border with the Russian region of Belgorod, with guided aerial bombs, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said. “Around 5 am, the enemy tried to break through our defense lines using armored vehicles”, added similar evidence, without specifying the exact location of this attack. The ministry confirmed that the attacks had taken place “Repulsed” but only “fights of varying intensity”. Continuous and reserve units were used “Strengthen Security” of the area.

A “fierce battle” is going on

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, A “Severe Battle” Still ongoing. “Russia has launched a new wave of counter-offensive operations in this direction”He said midway through a press conference as he confirmed his staff “Known” And was “Answered enemies with fire”.

Local governor Oleg Sinekupov complied “All Offensive Actions” Pushed back and no “Not Losing Territory”. Nevertheless, he confirmed it during an interview aired on national television “War in Action” held in “1 or 2 kilometers” From the Russian border. One civilian was killed and five wounded in Vovchansk during the morning strike. He previously said on TelegramAnother civilian was killed during the strike in the town of Cherkassy Tychy, north of Kharkiv.

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