Russia aims to hold ground near Kharkiv, says Ukraine’s General Staff
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Heavy Russian artillery fire, including using multiple-launch rocket systems, is being used to stall the advance of Ukrainian troops in the region – near Bazaliivka, Udy, and Verkhni Saltiv, Ukraine’s army command said.
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To the south of Kharkiv, invading forces are regrouping in order to restore their offensive capacity.
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Earlier reports said that Ukrainian forces are advancing near Izyum, and have liberated a number of settlements from Russian occupation.
