Ukrainian Forces report on situation in Vovchansk
Illustrative photo: Vovchansk is completely destroyed due to Russian attacks (Getty Images)
Heavy fighting with Russian forces continues in Vovchansk. A city is almost destroyed now, according to Yevhen Romanov, spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
“Heavy fighting continues in Vovchansk. It takes place in a completely destroyed city. Ukrainian troops continue to maintain defense,” Romanov reported.
He noted that Russian forces have intensified their use of aviation in the Kharkiv region, attacking Ukrainian troops with both guided bombs and unguided air-to-surface missiles to destroy defensive positions.
Following these airstrikes, Russian forces bring in reinforcements, as they suffer heavy personnel losses during assaults on Vovchansk, where combat takes place among the ruins.
Battles in Vovchansk
The enemy's offensive failed as its troops failed to penetrate deep into the region. Ukrainian defenders managed to stop the Russian forces near the border.
In late September, the soldiers of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine liberated the aggregate plant in Vovchansk from the Russian forces. On September 24, Ukrainian defenders completed the mop-up operation of the last of 30 buildings on the plant grounds.
