UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Jul 22 — In the Kharkiv direction, Russia lost 108 people over the past day, and another Russian serviceman surrendered. In total, the Russians lost 38 pieces of equipment on this axis north of the region, reported the press service of the “Kharkiv” group of forces.

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.)

Ukrainian troops also destroyed three Russian tanks, one armored combat vehicle, two artillery systems, 12 vehicles, three special equipment units, and 17 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Kharkiv direction One Russian ammunition shortage facility and 57 shelters for personnel have also been destroyed or damaged, according to the military. 

The “Kharkiv” group of forces reported that the Russians continued to unsuccessfully attack near Hlyboke with assault groups. They are trying to restore the units that have lost their combat capability.

The “Kharkiv” group of forces reported that Russia is currently preparing assault groups of three brigades for attacks in Vovchansk. 

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  • In the Kharkiv direction, there were 12 combat clashes over the day, with most of them near Vovchansk and Hlyboke, reported the General Staff.