Vovchansk attack foiled: Ukrainian forces destroy enemy vehicles, continue clearing area
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian armored group near Vovchansk (Getty Images)
Russian troops once again attempted to advance in the Vovchansk direction, Kharkiv region. The enemy used three armored vehicles and eight units of motorized equipment, according to the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces.
"In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy attempted to break through the defense of our troops near Vovchansk. To deliver their assault groups and break through our defenses toward Voznesenivka and Vovchanski Khutory, the enemy used three armored vehicles and eight units of motorized equipment," the military reported.
It is noted that under the cover of fire, the enemy tried to land troops. As a result of our firepower, two enemy armored vehicles and six units of motorized equipment were destroyed. One armored vehicle retreated to its original position, and two motorcycles were abandoned by the aggressor on the battlefield.
Search and destruction of the remaining enemy assault groups is ongoing.
Russian offensive in northern Ukraine
Recently, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Russia has effectively launched a new offensive in Kharkiv and Sumy regions. According to him, the number of battles has increased across all major directions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed a similar opinion. As explained by the General Staff, the enemy’s activity has intensified in certain areas of the frontline in recent weeks, but there are no fundamental changes at the front so far.
According to RBC-Ukraine sources, Russia may intensify offensive operations across most directions in late spring or early summer, with initial attacks potentially starting in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
More on what Russia might be planning for a new offensive — in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
