Zelensky: Ukraine defends in northern Kharkiv Oblast, 'extremely difficult' situation in Donetsk Oblast
Battles are ongoing around the settlements of Strilecha, Krasne, Morokhovets, Oliinykove, Lukiantsi, Hatyshche, and Pletenivka, Zelensky said.
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Kharkiv governor: Heavy fighting ongoing but no threat of ground invasion of city
Speaking to journalists, Oleh Syniehubov said the situation was "fully controlled." Syniehubov claimed fighting was ongoing in four of the five villages claimed by Moscow – Strilecha, Pylna, Borysivka, and Ohirtseve.
Russia claims capture of five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast
In a briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry said Russian troops were now in control of Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna, and Strilecha, all within two kilometers of the border. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the Russian Defense Ministry's claims.
Military: Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast contained, fighting continues
A military spokesperson said fighting was continuing in the Lyptsi and Vovchansk directions and Ukrainian forces were hunting down Russian troops he said were hidden in forested areas.
General Staff: Battles ongoing in Kharkiv Oblast's Lyptsi, Vovchansk directions, several settlements in 'gray zone'
There are ongoing battles for "gray zone" border settlements of Strilecha, Pylne, and Borysivka, as well as in the sectors of Oliinykove and Ohirtseve, the General Staff said.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches new offensive targeting Kharkiv Oblast
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 10 that Russian forces had begun a new offensive operation targeting Kharkiv Oblast. "Now, there is a fierce battle going on in (Kharkiv's) direction," Zelensky said.
Military: Russia's Kharkiv Oblast operation aims to divert Ukrainian forces from Donetsk Oblast
Rather than conducting a major offensive campaign north of Kharkiv Oblast, "Russia is trying to pull our (Ukrainian) forces and resources from Donetsk Oblast to Kharkiv Oblast," military spokesperson Nazar Voloshyn told Hromadske.
Official: Russia's Kharkiv Oblast operations resemble 'simulation of large-scale attack'
Russia's recently launched operations in Kharkiv Oblast look like a simulation of a large-scale attack with the use of limited resources or reconnaissance-in-force, a senior Ukrainian official said on May 10.
Media claim Russia captured 4 border villages in Kharkiv Oblast, governor says no ground lost
In turn, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on national television on national television that no territory was lost at the moment. He clarified that settlements in the border areas are a "grey zone" and that active hostilities are ongoing there.
Zelensky: Ukraine will regain battlefield initiative if more weapons arrive
Speaking at a joint news conference in Kyiv with the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, Zelensky said he was putting "maximum pressure" on partners to increase supplies.
Governor: Chasiv Yar 'almost destroyed' but 679 people still live there
Vadym Filashkin said it was becoming increasingly difficult for rescue and humanitarian workers to reach those that remain due to Russian shelling, with attempts only being made at night or early in the morning.
Governor: Russian forces forming grouping north of Kharkiv
The authorities are "closely monitoring" the northern direction, as Russian troops have resumed active assault operations east of Kharkiv after military units' rotation, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Ukraine's Kraken unit releases video from Chasiv Yar, says 'no occupiers in city'
Drone footage shows what used to be home to 12,000 people has been reduced to a mass of rubble and burned out buildings as Russia continues its attempt to take the town.
Military spokesperson denies reports of destroying bridge near Chasiv Yar
Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, also said Russian forces are unlikely to capture the embattled town of Chasiv Yar as they do not have enough strength for a full-scale offensive.
Military intelligence general: Chasiv Yar's fall probably a matter of time
"Not today or tomorrow, of course, but all depending on our reserves and supplies," a military intelligence deputy head, Major General Vadym Skibitsky, said in an interview with The Economist published on May 2.
Battle of Chasiv Yar begins: On the ground with Ukrainian forces defending city key to Russia’s plans
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. CHASIV YAR, DONETSK OBLAST – As he creeps between rubble-strewn garages near the central square of Chasiv Yar, the eyes and ears of the reconnaissance
Military: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions
Russia is trying to break through the front line in the east of Ukraine in three directions, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, said on May 2.
Zelensky: Aid delivery has to speed up for Ukraine to 'disrupt Russian plans'
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a day of meetings on the situation on the front lines on April 30, calling for Western allies to speed up deliveries of critically needed military aid.
Russia throws thousands of troops to capture Chasiv Yar. Why is it so important?
As the U.S. took months to approve the next package of much-needed military aid to Kyiv, Russia used the moment to step up its offensive operations in Ukraine. After capturing Avdiivka and multiple villages in the east, Moscow now has its eyes on the next primary target, the town
National Guard: Russia needs years to capture Kharkiv
Russian forces would need years to occupy the city of Kharkiv, Oleksandr Pivnenko, a commander of Ukraine’s National Guard, said in an interview with the Liga.net media outlet on April 23.
ISW: Ukraine will be 'able to blunt' Russia's offensive if US aid arrives quickly
Despite indications that Russia is planning a renewed summer offensive, Ukraine will likely be able to curtail the effects of the renewed offensive if anticipated U.S. military aid arrives promptly, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed on April 21.
ISW: Russia likely to intensify offensives amid closing window of Ukrainian material constraints
Russian forces have maintained and, in some areas, intensified ongoing offensive operations, likely to exploit persisting Ukrainian materiel shortages before the arrival of promised Western security assistance, the Institute for the Study of War said in its April 20 report.
Ukraine war latest: Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by 'Victory Day' on May 9, Syrskyi says
Key developments on April 13-14: * Syrskyi: Russia set a goal to capture Chasiv Yar by 'Victory Day' on May 9 * Syrskyi: 'Situation on eastern front has significantly deteriorated in recent days' * Germany to send additional Patriot air defense system, missiles to Ukraine * Russia claims 10 Ukrainian drones downed in Krasnodar
Syrskyi: 'Situation on eastern front has significantly deteriorated in recent days'
Ukraine is working to stabilize the situation and "strengthen the most problematic defense areas with electronic warfare and air defense," said Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
ISW: Russia ramps up offensive operations despite increasing losses
Russian forces continue to ramp up their offensive operations along the front line despite the material and personnel losses, the Institute for the Study of War's (ISW) report said on April 7.
Budanov: Renewed Russian offensive expected in late spring, early summer
Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), said that Ukraine should expect to face a renewed Russian offensive in late spring or early summer, with the offensive intensifying around Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, Budanov told German outlet ARD in an interview published on April 7.
Russia might conduct regular mobilization campaigns in the near future, Zelensky says
In an April 6 interview with national broadcasters, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the 300,000 troops that Russia plans to mobilize by June wouldn't be the "final" draft.
Zelensky says Kharkiv is prepared for a potential Russian offensive
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview on April 6 that "Kharkiv is protected" in case Russia attempts to launch an offensive. A number of media outlets have reported that Russia may launch a ground offensive against Ukraine's second-largest city this year.
Media: NATO considers Russian spring offensive unlikely
NATO intelligence data suggests that Russia is unlikely to launch a large-scale offensive in the near future, European Pravda reported on April 4, citing a NATO official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
ISW: Russian forces have seized 505 square kilometers since October offensive
Since Russia's most recent offensive operation began in October 2023, its forces have captured an area totaling 505 square kilometers, the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, said in its latest assessment on March 28.
Zelensky: New Russian offensive may come in May or June
Ukraine needs more help from its allies to face an expected major Russian offensive, which may come at the end of May or in June, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News published on March 28.
Commander: Russia gathers 100,000-strong force, possibly for summer offensive
Russian troops are creating a force of 100,000 soldiers, possibly to conduct an offensive in early summer, Ukraine's Ground Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk said on national television on March 22.
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