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Russian forces seize control of sections of Vovchansk in Kharkiv

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 16 May 2024 23:07
3 Min Read

Vitaly Ganchev, head of Russia-controlled territories in the Kharkiv region, confirmed that Russian troops were now in control of key parts of the border city of Vovchansk.

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  • An apartment building damaged in Kharkiv, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)
    An apartment building damaged in Kharkiv, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)

A report from The Guardian shed light on significant challenges facing Ukraine's military in the face of Russian advances, particularly in the Kharkiv region.

According to sources familiar with the matter, UK intelligence services had provided advance warning to Kiev about a potential Russian advance in the region. However, Ukrainian forces reportedly failed to adequately prepare for the situation.

The lack of readiness on the part of Ukrainian military units stationed in the Kharkiv region has been a cause for concern. The Guardian cited a Ukrainian veteran who noted that these units were "simply not prepared to fight."

Read more: Frontline situation 'on the edge', Ukrainian intel chief says: NYT

Russian advancements in the Kharkiv region have been significant in recent days. Last week, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that its North battlegroup had gained control over several villages in the area.

Vitaly Ganchev, head of Russia-controlled territories in the Kharkiv region, confirmed that Russian troops were now in control of key parts of the border city of Vovchansk.

🇷🇺⚡️🇺🇦-#UkraineRussiaWar:

Video shows the work of the Ix leaders of the "North" group against one of the American armored personnel carrier "M-113" in the village of Volchansk in Kharkiv direction, while withdrawing:#Russia-#Ukraine-#USA pic.twitter.com/xF2jfJSzhz

— Millitary Nerd (@MilitaryNerdd) May 16, 2024

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In light of these developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the "extremely difficult" situation faced by Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine has been compelled to send reinforcements to the area as Russia's presence grows.

Thanks to Ukraine's Defense Forces and our efforts, we were able to instill more confidence in the Vochansk direction. But Russian shelling continues, and threats remain. Today, the head of the Vovchansk local administration was wounded.

We also continue to counter Russian… pic.twitter.com/FGaoiaS25E

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 16, 2024

50 kills in one shot

Earlier today, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian military used an Iskander missile to destroy a Ukrainian command post in the Kharkiv region, resulting in the loss of approximately 50 Ukrainian service members.

"The Iskander surface-to-air missile defense missile system of the Russian armed forces has struck the location of the command post of the 302nd anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Ukrainian armed force that was known thanks to previous reconnaissance. As a result of the strike, the brigade's command post, a warehouse with ammunition and about 50 Ukrainian servicemen were completely destroyed," the ministry said in a statement.

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Farewell visit

On another note, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev characterized Zelensky's recent visit to Kharkiv as a "farewell visit," indicating Russia's confidence in its ongoing advances in the region.

"Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv. A strong move. A farewell visit," Medvedev wrote on his Vkontakte page. 

🇺🇦🇷🇺
Kharkov is a definitely a ‘goner’. Zelensky has taken another selfie that is all too obvious in front of the green-screen. Here they are trying to make him look standing beside the Kharkov sign.
🙄🤡 pic.twitter.com/C1wNlK0c9Z

— David Roth-Lindberg (@RothLindberg) May 16, 2024

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