Russian forces are "bogged" in street fighting in the city of Vovchansk in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Sirsky said, adding that "intense" fighting in three key areas of the eastern front, France Press reported, quoting his message in "Telegram", writes BTA.
"The enemy is completely bogged down in the street fighting in Vovchansk and has suffered very heavy losses," reads the message of the commander-in-chief. He added that there had been sustained Russian offensives in an attempt to break through the Ukrainian lines towards Chasiv Yar, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
A separate statement from the Ukrainian General Staff said Russian forces had achieved partial success near Ivanivka, in eastern Kharkiv Oblast. There were also 10 clashes in the direction of Kupyansk, and one of the attacks was successfully repelled. Other clashes continue near the villages of Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Stelmakhivka, Nevske and Druzhelyuvka.