UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Aug 9 — In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian army lost 115 troops and 56 equipment units over the past day, reported 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.)

Over the past day, the Ukrainian army damaged one Russian tank, one armored combat vehicle, four artillery systems, 25 vehicles, five pieces of special equipment, and 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

In addition, the Ukrainian army destroyed 67 Russian personnel shelters, one UAV launch pad, and two ammunition storage sites.

The General Staff reported that Russians kept up their attacks in the Kharkiv direction. Over the past day, there have been six combat clashes near Vovchansk.

In the Kupiansk direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled three Russian assaults near Synkivka, Petropavlivka, and in the direction of Hlushkivka.

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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.