KYIV:Almost 10,000 individuals have been compelled to go away their properties in Ukraine‘s northeastern Kharkiv area since a floor assault launched by Russian forces on Could 10, the regional governor stated.
The assault could solely be the primary wave of a wider offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed AFP.
Over per week after its launch, “a complete of 9,907 individuals have been evacuated,” governor Oleg Synegubov stated.
They have been fleeing Russian troopers who managed to advance between 5 to 10 kilometers (three to 6 miles) alongside the northeastern border earlier than being stopped by Ukrainian forces.
Synegubov stated Ukraine’s armed forces had repelled two makes an attempt to interrupt by way of defences in a single day.
The scenario was “below management” with “defenders in sure areas conducting assault… and brushing operations.”
Moscow has been attacking a number of settlements together with Vovchansk, simply 5 kilometres from the border.
“Within the space of the town of Vovchansk, Ukrainian troops are reinforcing their defence,” Synegubov stated.
A day earlier, he stated Russian forces have began to destroy Vovchansk and all however 200 of its residents have fled because of combating.
Russian forces have taken 278 sq. kilometers (107 sq. miles) between Could 9 and 15, their largest positive aspects because the finish of 2022, AFP calculated utilizing knowledge from the Institute for the Examine of Battle (ISW).
Russia‘s offensive “might consist in a number of waves. There was the primary wave” within the Kharkiv area, Zelensky instructed AFP journalists.
Zelensky performed down Russia’s positive aspects within the offensive however added: “We have now to be sober and perceive that they’re going deeper into our territory. Not vice versa. And that is nonetheless their benefit.”
Talking concerning the offensive throughout a go to to China on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated it was a response to Ukraine shelling border areas.
The assault could solely be the primary wave of a wider offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed AFP.
Over per week after its launch, “a complete of 9,907 individuals have been evacuated,” governor Oleg Synegubov stated.
They have been fleeing Russian troopers who managed to advance between 5 to 10 kilometers (three to 6 miles) alongside the northeastern border earlier than being stopped by Ukrainian forces.
Synegubov stated Ukraine’s armed forces had repelled two makes an attempt to interrupt by way of defences in a single day.
The scenario was “below management” with “defenders in sure areas conducting assault… and brushing operations.”
Moscow has been attacking a number of settlements together with Vovchansk, simply 5 kilometres from the border.
“Within the space of the town of Vovchansk, Ukrainian troops are reinforcing their defence,” Synegubov stated.
A day earlier, he stated Russian forces have began to destroy Vovchansk and all however 200 of its residents have fled because of combating.
Russian forces have taken 278 sq. kilometers (107 sq. miles) between Could 9 and 15, their largest positive aspects because the finish of 2022, AFP calculated utilizing knowledge from the Institute for the Examine of Battle (ISW).
Russia‘s offensive “might consist in a number of waves. There was the primary wave” within the Kharkiv area, Zelensky instructed AFP journalists.
Zelensky performed down Russia’s positive aspects within the offensive however added: “We have now to be sober and perceive that they’re going deeper into our territory. Not vice versa. And that is nonetheless their benefit.”
Talking concerning the offensive throughout a go to to China on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated it was a response to Ukraine shelling border areas.
