UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Sep 3 — In the Kharkiv direction, near Vovchansk, mortar crews of the “Scorpion” unit of the “Gart” brigade destroyed Russian dugouts, fire positions, and trench lines, reported the press service of the “Gart” Brigade.

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.)

Mortar crews of the “Scorpion” unit of the “Gart” brigade detected and hit the positions of Russians deployed in the Kharkiv direction, near Vovchansk. Fortifications, firing positions, dugouts, and trench lines came under fire from the Ukrainian military.

Also, the places of manpower concentration came under fire from the border guards, the press service

The “Kharkiv” group of forces reported that over the past day, the Russian army continued shelling settlements in the Kharkiv region, maintaining their presence in the border area and building up minefields in certain locations.

The Russian army also conducts aerial reconnaissance in Vovchansk. They also conducted an internal rotation of personnel and replenished ammunition there. Also, the Russians continue to assault the area of multi-story buildings. 

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