UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Mar. 25 — Last week, Russian forces resumed active assaults on border settlements north of Kharkiv oblast, changing their direction, said Ihor Lyzohub, the head of Hart brigade press service, to ArmyInform.

In winter, Russians attacked near Nesterne, Kruhle, and Pishane settlements. Now, they are trying to attack near Budarky and Zemlianky settlements, said Lyzohub.

Earlier, the 16 Army Corps said that the Russians plan to capture the Zemlianky village in the Vovchansk community by Apr. 30.

Lyzohub said that Russians carried out their last active attacks in January and February. After that, they have been regrouping and preparing for active operations during the spring and summer.

“These are, again, small Russian infantry groups supported by drones. Russian artillery is active. They are also conducting airstrikes against our positions. This is all so that the infantry can advance, attempt to cross the border somewhere, and take up positions there,” Lyzohub said.

The head of the Hart brigade press service also said that sometimes Russians use light vehicles, such as motorcycles.

Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance detects Russian assault groups and coordinates attacks on them via artillery and strike drones, including FPV kamikaze drones and “Vampire” heavy bombers, Lyzohub said.

“Therefore, the Russians’ attempt to enter Ukrainian territory was repelled, and all advancing infantry troops were either killed or injured,” said Lyzohub.

He also said Russians have waited for the spring-summer period to use the green grass and trees to hide — but the terrain north of Kharkiv allows Ukrainian forces to track all movements of Russian groups.

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