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Kharkiv
Intelligence reports indicate that in their bid to establish control over the city, the Russian military prevented residents from evacuating, resorting to abduction and coercing them into basements.
12h ago
Kharkiv
Death tolls for Kremlin soldiers this week may have been the bloodiest since the start of the war. Russia’s Defense Minister said gaps in the ranks are manageable and no one needs to be drafted.
14h ago
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky on Thursday met military leaders in Kharkiv city, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Russian border to assess Ukraine's defensive efforts.
15h ago
Drones
Ukrainian fighters posted a video showing how they attacked and neutralized a group of 20 Russian assault troops within an hour using a combination of FPV and bomber drones.
18h ago
War in Ukraine
In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, an active Russian offensive has been underway in recent days, prompting an emergency evacuation of civilians from villages and towns caught in the line of fire.
22h ago
Kharkiv
Reports circulating on social media claimed the missiles were being fired at Ukraine’s Kharkiv region in Russia’s latest offensive.
1d ago
Budanov
In an evening report, the General Staff stated that this move was made “to save the lives of military personnel and avoid unit losses.”
1d ago
War in Ukraine
At least 20 injured in Russian assault on Kharkiv; Moscow’s new MoD chief calls for “minimal” casualties; Ukrenergo announces blackouts; UN Security Council worries about power supply for Ukrainians.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Current US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using US-provided weapons in the territory of Russia is compromising Kyiv's ability to defend itself against the cross-border invasion near Kharkiv.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian army acknowledged Russia was "achieving tactical success" after launching a ground assault on Friday that has sparked the evacuation of almost 6,000 people.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Lytvynenko noted that while Russian forces made small advances into the Kharkiv region on Friday, capturing several villages, they had not posed a direct threat to Kharkiv itself.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
National Security Council chief not worried about any imminent siege of Kharkiv; US confirms delivery of latest weapons package; EU gives another year’s reprieve from trade tariffs on Ukrainian goods.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Kyiv suspects this is a diversionary manoeuvre aimed at drawing Ukrainian troops away from the front in areas further to the east. The media discuss what the attacks mean.
May. 13
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian army's top commander said that although the situation was "complicated", his forces were managing to hold back further Russian advances.
May. 13
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence reported being aware of Russian plans to launch an offensive in the Kharkiv region. The HUR says that Russian troops are suffering heavy losses.
May. 12