Russia reinforces its forces in Kharkiv region in preparation for new assaults

The Kharkiv Operational and Tactical Group reported the information.

For instance, near Hlyboke, the Russian army has increased aerial reconnaissance activity, is conducting interposition movements of personnel of the assault units of the 11th Tank Regiment of the 18th Motorized Rifle Division, and is evacuating casualties.

In the area of Lyptsi, Russia is deploying assault groups from the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 11th Army Corps to replenish its losses.

Near Buhryvatka and Ohirtseve, the Russian army was moving personnel to the front lines, replenishing ammunition and food supplies.

"In Vovchansk, the Russian forces have intensified aerial reconnaissance and are preparing for assault operations. They used a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A in the area of multi-storey buildings," the statement says.

At the same time, near Starytsia, Russian troops conducted an internal rotation of personnel on the front lines.

• Russian troops are regrouping and preparing for new assaults on the Ukrainian Defense Forces’ positions in the Kharkiv region.