Russia Intensifies Offensive In Ukraine’s Northeast, Thousands Flee

• Thousands flee as towns and villages are targeted.
• Russia launches new offensive in Ukraine’s northeast.
• Ukraine prioritizes halting Russia’s advance.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that thousands of civilians have fled Ukraine’s northeast as Russia’s renewed ground offensive intensifies.

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The barrage of artillery and mortar fire has forced a Ukrainian unit to withdraw, ceding more land to Russian forces.

The town of Vovchansk has emerged as a focal point, with Russian forces approaching from three directions.

Evacuation teams are working non-stop to rescue residents, mostly elderly, as plumes of smoke rise from the town.

At least 4,000 civilians have fled the Kharkiv region since Friday, with heavy fighting raging along the northeast front line.

Russian forces have attacked 27 settlements in the past 24 hours, exploiting ammunition shortages before Western supplies can reach the front line.

Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is using its usual tactic of launching disproportionate fire and infantry assaults to exhaust troops and firepower.

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made halting Russia’s offensive in the northeast a priority, with Kyiv’s troops continuing counteroffensive operations in seven villages around the Kharkiv region.

Disrupting Russia’s offensive intentions is crucial, and Ukraine’s leadership is working to confirm Moscow’s gains.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have captured five villages on the border of Ukraine’s Kharkiv region and Russia.

 

In summary, the situation in Ukraine’s northeast is dire, with thousands fleeing and heavy fighting ongoing.

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Russia’s renewed offensive has forced a Ukrainian unit to withdraw, and Moscow’s forces are gaining ground.

Ukraine’s leadership is working to disrupt Russia’s offensive intentions and confirm Moscow’s gains.

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