UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Sep 12 — In the Kupiansk direction, there were 16 Russian attacks. Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks near Lozova, Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, and Andriivka, reported the General Staff.
Russia started its new offensive north and northeast in the Kharkiv region in May, but Ukrainian troops have stabilized the frontline in this section since. Now, heavy battles are ongoing in and around Vovchansk (three miles from the border, 46 miles away from Kharkiv) and near Lyptsi (six miles from the border, 12 miles from Kharkiv.)
In the Kharkiv direction, Russians continue their assault operations. There were three combat clashes near Hatyshche, Lyptsi, and Tykhe.
Russians also hit Kupiansk in the Kharkiv Oblast with airstrikes.
The Command of the Ukrainian Support Forces reported that the Russian army launched 447 chemical attacks against the Defense Forces in August.
The Russians used chemical munitions against the Ukrainian military, including K-51 and RG-VO, both of which are anti-riot agents and are prohibited for use as weapons of war.
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- The Russian army has likely advanced northeast of Kharkiv, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported, citing geolocated footage.
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