The situation in the Kharkiv direction remains complex, with increased active use of North Korean-made shells by Russian forces.
This was reported on Telegram by the Joint Task Force Kharkiv.
"The operational situation in the Kharkiv direction has not changed significantly and remains complicated... Over the past day, there were 4 combat engagements in the vicinity of Starytsia and Vovchansk. Russian forces launched 4 airstrikes using 7 guided aerial bombs (GABs). They carried out 32 attacks with kamikaze drones and conducted 262 shelling operations on the positions of Ukrainian defenders," the report states.
According to military sources, in the Hlyboke area, Russian forces continued to rotate personnel at the front lines, searching for new routes of movement.
Near Starytsia, the invaders attempted to reinforce their personnel at the front lines; however, as a result of fire damage inflicted by the Defense Forces, they suffered losses and abandoned their missions.
Additionally, in Vovchansk, there was isolated movement of Russian personnel for logistical support and to replenish losses.
"There has been an increase in the use of North Korean-made shells by the Russian army," stated the Joint Task Force Kharkiv.
According to their data, Russian losses in the Kharkiv direction amounted to 64 personnel, 19 units of equipment, 21 shelters for personnel, and 1 ammunition storage site.