UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Aug 16 — In the Kupiansk direction, Russians attacked Ukrainian positions near Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Kolisnykivka, Andriivka, Kruhliakivka, Stelmakhivka, and Berestove 16 times over the past day, 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 addition, in the Kharkiv direction, there were seven combat clashes near Lyptsi, Starytsia, and Vovchansk.

Also, the Russians hit Prykolotne, Synkivka, and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region with airstrikes.

The “Kharkiv” group of forces reported that the Russian troops regrouped their personnel to conduct assault operations to recover lost positions near Hlyboke.

The military said that the Russians are rotating troops near the village of Lyptsi, and logistics and evacuation activities are underway there. 

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  • In the Kharkiv direction, Russian troops are suffering losses but are preparing for new assaults, building up their surveillance system, and amassing firepower, reported the “Kharkiv” group of forces in their Telegram channel.