Ukrainian forces advance: Chuhunivka village in Kharkiv region cleared of Russian troops
Ukrainian Defense Forces clear Chuhunivka and raise national flag (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian forces pushed the enemy out of the village of Chuhunivka in Kharkiv region, raised the national flag, and took Russian soldiers prisoner, the 16th Army Corps press service reported.
According to military officials, Russian forces attempted to covertly infiltrate defensive positions in the area of the village of Chuhunivka, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions.
However, the movement of the enemy group was detected in time using reconnaissance drones.
"Despite bad weather, operators of reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles detected an enemy group promptly," the statement said.
To push Russian forces back, a specialized infantry company, Shkval, was deployed and carried out a clearing operation in the settlement. As a result of the clash, some Russian soldiers surrendered and were taken prisoner.
Ukrainian Defense Forces also raised the Ukrainian flag in Chuhunivka.
"Settlement is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces," defenders emphasized.
Сили оборони зачистили від росіян Чугунівку на Харківщині
— Ukrinform (@UKRINFORM) February 9, 2026
"Скориставшись складними погодними умовами, противник здійснив спробу прихованого проникнення крізь бойові порядки Сил оборони в районі населеного пункту Чугунівка. Попри негоду, оператори розвідувальних безпілотних… pic.twitter.com/swT4QVdZff
What is known about the village of Chuhunivka
Chuhunivka is located in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, approximately 500 meters from the Russian-Ukrainian border.
To the south of the village lies the so-called gray zone — an area of active hostilities with unclear control, beyond which are areas occupied by Russian forces.
Yesterday, it became known that the settlement of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region is under Ukrainian control.
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A video was also shared online showing two defenders holding a Ukrainian flag and standing on a Russian flag.
