UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, June 12 — In the Kharkiv direction, Russia attacked Ukrainian positions five times but failed, while in the Kupiansk direction, the situation remains unchanged, reported the General Staff.

On May 10, Russia launched a new ground offensive north and northeast of the Kharkiv region, in the Vovchansk and Lyptsi directions. Russia’s primary goal in a new offensive was to stretch Ukrainian troops and resources and force Ukraine to redistribute manpower and military equipment along the frontline.  

The Russian military attacked the positions of the Ukrainian military five times near Lyptsi and Vovchansk, the General Staff reports. Ukrainian forces repelled all attacks, and the situation is under control.

The situation has not changed significantly in the Kupiansk direction, and it remains difficult near Berestove, where combat is ongoing.

As the General Staff informs, the Russians’ intentions to advance towards Synkivka failed. The situation is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.

As Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on June 8, Russia failed to execute its Kharkiv operation, and Ukrainian troops continue to reinforce their positions there.

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