The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has been concerned given the continued Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine shown. In addition to the border area around Kharkiv, the situation in the Donetsk region is “particularly tense,” Zelensky said. He also came across as combative in his daily video speech. Resisting Russia’s offensive efforts is “job number one” and depends on “every soldier, every NCO and every officer.” The president confirmed that fighting is underway for a total of seven border villages in Kharkov.
The Russian army had recently gathered troops and equipment in the Kharkov region and intensified its attacks. Ukrainian forces have since launched counterattacks, Zelenskiy said. Moreover, the Ukrainian military leadership has already sent reinforcements to Kharkov. The goal is to destroy Russian equipment and ‘neutralize’ Russian forces. Zelensky added: “The occupier must feel that it will not be easy for him anywhere in Ukraine.”
The invasion of Russian units across the state border into the region Kharkov The attacked country is increasingly confronted with difficulties in terms of material and combat power. Experts see this as an attempt to expand and overwhelm Ukraine’s defenses.
Russia confirms invasion of Kharkov
The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed the attacks in the border area between Russia’s Belgorod Oblast and Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Accordingly, Russian forces have occupied five border villages north of the Ukrainian city of Kharkov. Ukrainian authorities, in turn, reported evacuations under Russian fire in the combat zone. The Ukrainian governor of the Kharkov region, Oleh Synjehubov, confirmed his information from the previous day that there is currently no acute danger to the residents of the provincial capital Kharkov.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyi again called for further support from abroad to successfully repel Russian attacks. “Right now, every anti-aircraft system and missile delivered is a contribution that saves lives and keeps our cities and towns alive,” Zelensky wrote on Facebook. “What really helps are the weapons that are actually delivered to Ukraine, and not just the announcement of such weapons packages.” Germany recently announced the purchase of additional heavy weapons for Ukraine. The US also promised a military aid package that includes ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles and armored vehicles.
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The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has been concerned given the continued Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine shown. In addition to the border area around Kharkiv, the situation in the Donetsk region is “particularly tense,” Zelensky said. He also came across as combative in his daily video speech. Resisting Russia’s offensive efforts is “job number one” and depends on “every soldier, every NCO and every officer.” The president confirmed that fighting is underway for a total of seven border villages in Kharkov.