Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, mentioned on July 5 that he had visited the entrance line in Kharkiv Oblast, warning of a rising risk of renewed Russian offensives in northeastern Ukraine.
In response to Syrskyi, Russian troops are ramping up assaults within the sector utilizing giant numbers of troops. Over the previous week, Ukrainian troops have repelled greater than 60 Russian assaults within the space, with "a couple of dozen battles persevering with to rage on daily basis," Syrskyi mentioned.
"Russian forces try to overwhelm us with amount, however we should be vigilant and apply efficient tactical and technological options to stop the invaders from advancing," he mentioned in a Telegram put up.
Syrskyi mentioned he had reviewed battlefield scenario within the space, figuring out unit wants, and issuing up to date tactical orders.
Syrskyi mentioned he was coordinating intently with Joint Forces Commander Main Basic Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Kharkiv Oblast, situated in northeastern Ukraine, borders Russia and contains the nation's second-largest metropolis. It has been a frequent goal of Russian assaults and missile assaults because the full-scale invasion started in February 2022.
Since Ukraine's profitable counteroffensive within the northeast within the fall of 2022, Russia has occupied lower than 5% of Kharkiv Oblast, alongside the area's jap edge.
In spring 2024, Russian forces opened a brand new entrance within the north of Kharkiv Oblast, close to the city of Vovchansk, however had been pushed again by Ukrainian troops.
The Ukrainian battlefield monitoring platform DeepState reported on July 4 that Russian forces had superior as much as 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) into Kharkiv Oblast close to the border village of Milove, opening yet one more entrance within the northeast.
On July 4, Pavlo Shamshyn, spokesperson for Ukraine's operational-tactical group "Kharkiv," mentioned that the variety of Russian assault operations within the sector had sharply elevated.
Preventing stays intense close to the city of Vovchansk and surrounding villages. Shamshin mentioned Russian troops are advancing in small teams of three to 10 troopers, counting on drone help.
Andrii Pomahaibus, chief of workers of Ukraine's thirteenth Nationwide Guard Khartiia Brigade, mentioned in Might that Russia had been massing forces close to the border, probably making ready for a brand new offensive within the sector.
Regardless of repeated calls from Ukraine, the U.S., and European leaders for an unconditional ceasefire, Russia has continued floor assaults alongside the entrance and long-range missile and drone strikes focusing on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.