Russian forces launch relentless border incursions to seize northern town of Vovchansk

He emphasized that Russian forces are attempting to penetrate the state border from multiple directions simultaneously.

"The enemy is infiltrating from all sides across the state border of Ukraine. They are attempting to penetrate from various axes and seize new sectors of our territory, Ukrainian land," Danylenko explained.

"Here and there, they are trying to identify weak spots, wedge themselves into our defense, and capture our positions."

Ukrainian defense units are actively detecting these assault groups and neutralizing them alongside their combat equipment, he added.

"We are doing everything possible to prevent the enemy from crawling across our land," the officer noted.

In April 2026, Ukrainian Defense Forces regained control of several streets in Vovchansk and improved their tactical footprint in the area. However, the majority of the town remains under Russian occupation.

According to DeepState mapping data, Russian forces currently control approximately 70% to 75% of Vovchansk's territory and are massing manpower in an effort to intensify frontline pressure.