Russia’s advance north of Kharkiv

Following a Ukrainian counteroffensive in September 2022, Russian troops were largely pushed out of Kharkiv oblast

Russian forces begin border offensive. Armoured vehicles attempt to breach defences around Vovchansk at 5am local time

Tactically significant gains continue in less protected areas, attempts made to seize small settlements

Russian forces attempt to encircle Vovchansk, combining aerial assaults with attacks by infantry units

Russian forces reportedly capture industrial sites and destroy key bridges in Vovchansk, and advance into the village of Hlyboke

Offensive continues. Ukraine reports rising Russian casualties. Analysts suggest Russia is aiming to establish a ‘buffer zone’

Following a Ukrainian counteroffensive in September 2022, Russian troops were largely pushed out of Kharkiv oblast

Russian forces begin border offensive. Armoured vehicles attempt to breach defences around Vovchansk at 5am local time

Tactically significant gains continue in less protected areas, attempts made to seize small settlements

Russian forces attempt to encircle Vovchansk, combining aerial assaults with attacks by infantry units

Russian forces reportedly capture industrial sites and destroy key bridges in Vovchansk, and advance into the village of Hlyboke

Offensive continues. Ukraine reports rising Russian casualties. Analysts suggest Russia is aiming to establish a ‘buffer zone’

Following a Ukrainian counteroffensive in September 2022, Russian troops were largely pushed out of Kharkiv oblast

Russian forces begin border offensive. Armoured vehicles attempt to breach defences around Vovchansk at 5am local time

Tactically significant gains continue in less protected areas, attempts made to seize small settlements

Russian forces attempt to encircle Vovchansk, combining aerial assaults with attacks by infantry units

Russian forces reportedly capture industrial sites and destroy key bridges in Vovchansk, and advance into the village of Hlyboke

Offensive continues. Ukraine reports rising Russian casualties. Analysts suggest Russia is aiming to establish a ‘buffer zone’