Ukrainian defense

Ukrainian Armed Forces hold more than half of Vovchansk, local governor says

The Ukrainian Armed Forces control about 60% of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, but the Russian army continues its assaults, said Kharkiv Deputy Governor Roman Semenukha on national TV on May 20.

20 May 2024, 04:34 PM

Ukraine holds ground amid 3,000 Russian strikes on Armed Forces Positions in past day

Russian troops fired more than three thousand times at Ukrainian troops’ positions over the past day, continuing to try to capture Vovchansk, the General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook on May 18.

19 May 2024, 11:39 AM

Ukraine conducting sweeps north of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast to ensure Russia doesn't gain a foothold

Ukrainian Defense Forces are currently conducting sweeps north of Vovchansk to prevent Russian troops from gaining a foothold, Tavria Operational & Strategic Troop spokesperson, Dmytro Lykhoviy, said on national television.

17 May 2024, 01:15 PM

Ukrainian forces engage Russian troops in Vovchansk's northern sector - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the advance of the Russian troops to the northern part of the city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast on May 15.

15 May 2024, 03:57 PM

Russian forces occupy streets in Vovchansk amid ongoing battles - Ukrainian DM

Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed that Russian infantry groups have entered Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast and are trying to gain a foothold in the northern part of the city, Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lazutkin said on national TV on May 15.

15 May 2024, 03:28 PM

Pace of Russian advance slows as forces seek connection between Vovchansk and Liptsi in Kharkiv Oblast – ISW

Russian offensive operations in north Kharkiv Oblast are beginning to slow down, but the Russians made new advances in Lukianets, Vovchansk and Buhrovata, states ISW's new report published on May 14.

15 May 2024, 12:01 PM

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls situation in Kharkiv Oblast 'extremely dangerous'

Russian troops have intensified their activity in the north of Kharkiv Oblast, creating an "extremely dangerous" moment in the war, prompting urgent calls for increased support for Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said in an interview with Sky News on May 12.

12 May 2024, 06:45 PM

HUR alerts authorities of Russian offensive plans ahead of time

Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) was aware of Russian plans for an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, and all relevant Ukrainian authorities were informed, said HUR spokesman Andriy Yusov on a national TV on May 12.

12 May 2024, 06:33 PM

Vovchansk situation deteriorates, nearly destroyed, says Ukrainian police officer

Situation in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, deteriorated significantly: town is almost destroyed due to constant shelling, most of local residents evacuated, National Police patrol officer Oleksiy Kharkivsky reported on Facebook on May 12.

12 May 2024, 05:55 PM

Kharkiv Oblast situation deteriorates, enemy moves detected – Syrskyi

The battle continues along the state border with Russia in Kharkiv Oblast, where the situation remains challenging, but Ukrainian forces are fully committed to maintaining their lines and positions, said Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Facebook on May 12.

12 May 2024, 03:05 PM

Russian shelling in Kharkiv Oblast kills one, wounds three people

The shelling of a residential area in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, by the Russians resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to three others, Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported on Telegram on May 12.

12 May 2024, 01:55 PM

Russian troops resume Kharkiv Oblast assaults as shelling and airstrikes intensify

Russian forces have resumed their assaults near the village of Hlyboke in Kharkiv Oblast, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces anticipating an uptick in enemy fire, Ukrayinska Pravda reported on May 11, citing a military source.

11 May 2024, 12:01 PM

Failed Russian attempt to create buffer zone in Kharkiv Oblast results in civilian casualties

Russian troops launched a ground attack in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast and advanced one kilometer near Vovchansk to create a buffer zone, civilian casualities reported, Reuters wrote, citing a senior Ukrainian military source on May 10.

10 May 2024, 06:01 PM

Russian forces make significant tactical gains near Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine – ISW report

Russians have significantly accelerated their offensive and number of attacks in eastern Ukraine, and in Avdiivka sector they have made “significant” tactical advances in previous few days, stated in Institute for the Study of War report on May 8.

10 May 2024, 11:33 AM

Germany delivers second Skynex anti-aircraft complex to Ukraine to fight Russian drones

Germany has already transferred the second Skynex anti-aircraft artillery complex, along with ammunition, Berlin announced.

30 April 2024, 02:28 PM

U.S. aid insufficient for Ukrainian offensive, could arrive too late to Stop Russia’s

The $60 billion in U.S. aid will reinforce Ukraine's defenses, but is insufficient to shift the situation on the battlefield, Bloomberg reported.

22 April 2024, 02:56 PM

Ukraine to face ‘difficult times’ in near future - Ukraine’s military intel chief Budanov

Ukraine is facing a “pretty difficult” time in the near future, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told the BBC.

22 April 2024, 02:42 PM

Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials map out advanced drone strategy for 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led a comprehensive three-hour discussion focused on drone utilization and strategy, engaging with key military, defense, and governmental leaders, his official Telegram channel reported on April 1.

1 April 2024, 05:47 PM

Russia aims to create a new army of over 100,000 people, which could signal new summer offensive

Russia is creating a new armed force consisting of more than 100,000 people, which means that a summer offensive can not be ruled out, Ground Forces commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Pavlyuk, said on national television on March 22.

22 March 2024, 05:05 PM

Russian forces destabilize Ukrainian defensive lines and prepare for summer offensive amid delays in Western security assistance

Russian forces will likely continue ongoing offensive efforts to destabilize Ukrainian defensive lines in Spring 2024 while also preparing for a forecasted new offensive effort in Summer 2024, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 15.

16 March 2024, 12:40 PM

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