Russia uses Egyptian mercenaries in assaults on Vovchansk — Kharkiv troop grouping

The Kharkiv troop grouping reported the information.

"In the operational area of the Kharkiv troop grouping, the Russian occupiers are trying to interfere with the defense of our troops," the military wrote.

According to reports, Russia has intensified aerial reconnaissance in Vovchansk using UAVs and is actively conducting personnel movements.

The Ukrainian military also reported the transfer of certain positions from the assault units of the 4th Volunteer Assault Brigade to the units of the 153rd Tank Regiment of the 47th Tank Division in the northern part of Vovchansk.

"The enemy is engaging foreign volunteers, in particular, Egyptian citizens, in combat operations," said the Kharkiv troop grouping.

In the area of Hlyboke, Russian troops moved and dispersed personnel behind their combat positions, unsuccessfully trying to attack the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Near Lozovaya Rudka (Russia), Russian forces evacuated their irrecoverable losses.

• Over the last day, August 3, 140 combat clashes took place. The situation remains the most complicated in the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops were also active in the Toretsk and Kupiansk directions.