The situation remains tense in the Kharkiv direction. Russian forces continue to actively assault the positions of Ukrainian defenders, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel attacks, conduct counterattacks, and take measures to strengthen their defenses.
According to the press service of the Joint Forces Task Force Kharkiv:
Specifically, in the area of the settlement of Hlyboke, the Russian forces is regrouping assault groups from the 11th Tank Regiment of the 18th Motorized Rifle Division, evacuating losses, and providing logistical support.
Near Lukyantsivka, the Russian forces is trying to restore combat capability to continue assault operations.
In the area of Starytsia and Ohyrtsove, the Russian forces are conducting engineering work to fortify positions of the 41st Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Motorized Rifle Division and are setting up launch positions for drones in the forest area.
In Vovchansk, Russian forces are conducting aerial reconnaissance using drones, increasing their communication system, and preparing to resume assault actions. Their main objectives are to regain lost positions, unblock the Aggregatny Plant, and expand their control zone.
During the past 24 hours in the Kharkiv direction, there were four combat engagements. The Russian forces launched 3 rocket strikes and two airstrikes, using one guided aerial bomb and 2 unguided aerial rockets. Additionally, 48 kamikaze drone strikes and 341 shellings of Ukrainian Defense Forces positions were recorded.
Since the beginning of the day, one combat engagement has been ongoing in the Vovchansk area.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to actively counter the Russian forces, inflicting significant losses in personnel, weaponry, and equipment. Over the past day, Russian losses amounted to 93 personnel.
A total of 77 units of weaponry and military equipment were destroyed, including: 2 tanks, 2 armored combat vehicles, 12 artillery systems, 9 vehicles, 6 pieces of special equipment, and 46 drones.
Additionally, 46 personnel shelters and 3 ammunition storage sites were destroyed.
