Russian units withdraw in Kharkiv Oblast after suffering losses, General Staff says
Some Russian units moved back to the occupied city of Izyum in Donetsk Oblast to regroup.
Meanwhile, the invaders have reinforced units in the village of Kupyansk, southeast of Kharkiv, by redeploying a battalion tactical group, in order to strengthen the protection of its supply routes.
Read also: Russian military amasses reserves at border with Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops also conducted reconnaissance of Ukrainian positions using Orlan-10 drones near Izyum, Pervomaiske, and Velyka Komyshuvakha.
The General Staff added that the Russians conducted howitzer and rocket artillery shelling against the settlements of Oleksandrivka, Slatyne, and Tsyrkuny, while Russian helicopters attacked Ukrainian aircraft near Vesele and Ternove.
Read also: Russian airstrikes hit Zaporizhzhya, Kryvyi Rih, and Kharkiv oblasts
On the Slobozhansky axis, the Russian’s main efforts continue to focus on maintaining their positions and conducting reconnaissance.
