Ukrainian Khartiia fighters stop Russian push north of Kharkiv

Khartiia stressed that Russian forces continue to pressure Ukrainian defenders in Kharkiv Oblast, carrying out repeated assault attempts north of the city. However, the Brigade successfully repelled all enemy attacks over the past week.

Khartiia wrote that the Russian assault failed thanks to coordinated actions by infantry units, UAV operators, artillery crews, and other brigade elements.

“We continue to defend Kharkiv Oblast. We continue to keep Kharkiv locked,” the brigade said.

On Jan. 12, fighters of Khartiia’s 2nd National Guard Corps took control of the Kupyansk city council building and raised the Ukrainian flag over it.

The Brigade reported that after the successful operation, the final phase of clearing Russian forces from the city is ongoing.