UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, July 31 — Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army dropped seven glide bombs (KABs) on the Kharkiv region from the Russian cities of Belgorod and Shebekino, 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.)

The General Staff reported that the Russians dropped KABs on Slobozhanske, Lyptsi, Vilcha, Horiane, and Velykyi Burluk.

According to the General Staff, the Russian army continued their assault in the Kharkiv direction. In total, there were six combat clashes over the day. The combat was near Tykhe and Vovchansk.

“Kharkiv” group of forces reported that currently, Russia is concentrating their main military efforts near the settlements of Hlyboke and Vovchansk.

The military reported that near Hlyboke, the Russians are preparing for offensive actions, conducting detailed reconnaissance using UAVs, and searching for personnel and positions of the Ukrainian army.

In Vovchansk, the Russians regrouped assault groups to prepare for attacks. They also built up the control system via an additional Starlink communication terminal.

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  •  In the Kharkiv region, near Hlyboke, Russian troops have started using hunting shotguns to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, reported the press service of the “Kharkiv” group of forces.