Russian forces contained in grey zone in Kharkiv Oblast, showing no signs of advancements

Vovchansk, marked in red. Screenshot: DeepState Map

The grey zone in Kharkiv Oblast is not expanding, and Ukrainian forces are not letting the Russians advance deeper into the oblast.

Source: Nazar Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group (OSG), on the air during the national joint 24/7 newscast

Quote from Voloshyn: “By the command’s decision, our defence units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been reinforced, and it is already being implemented.

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The enemy is contained in the grey zone, and it is not expanding. However, there is a question of completely crushing them [the Russians] and hunting them down in the forests where they could hide.

Details: Voloshyn said that defensive actions continue near the settlements of Lyptsi and Vovchansk.

In addition, fighting continues in the border area, near the settlements that were actually in the grey zone.

Background:

• On 10 May, it was reported that Russian forces had intensified their activities in Kharkiv Oblast, with fighting taking place there.
• During a briefing with Slovakian President Zuzana Čaputová, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that Russian troops had launched a new wave of offensive on the Kharkiv front.
• Ukraine’s Defence Ministry reported that reserve units had been sent to the north of Kharkiv Oblast.
• Sources of Ukrainska Pravda in military circles claim that Russian forces have captured four border villages in Kharkiv Oblast.

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