Russian troops have switched to defense in the Kharkiv direction.
Russian troops have switched to defense in the Kharkiv direction
According to the latest information from the operational-tactical group «Kharkiv», Russian troops in the Kharkiv direction have switched to defense. They are also being reinforced by new forces, including «Wagnerites» and former prisoners.
Kirill Duchko, staff sergeant of public relations service of the 13th operational brigade «Charter», reported on the regrouping by the occupiers. According to him, the RF units that stood before the Ukrainian military since May were found to be non-combat ready and in need of reinforcement.
Use of prohibited chemical weapons by Russian occupiers
According to the spokesman of the operational-strategic group of forces «Tavria» Dmitry Likhoviy, Russian occupiers use ammunition with toxic substances daily in the area of responsibility of the operational-strategic group of forces. They are especially active in using chloropicrin, which is prohibited by international treaties.
With these actions, Russian occupiers are trying to weaken the ability of Ukrainian forces to defend their fortified positions and force them to retreat.
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