Ukrainian forces pushed back Russian troops from their frontline positions near a settlement in the Kharkiv region, according to the OSHV “Khortytsia.”

This is mentioned in a report from the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia".

They stated that Russian forces attempted to conduct offensive operations near Nova Kruhlyakivka, Petropavlivka, and Zahryzovo. However, under the fire influence of Ukrainian troops, the Russians were forced to retreat from their forward positions.

Currently, the Russian command is pressuring the occupiers to regain lost positions, threatening them with execution if they do not comply.

In addition, fighting continues in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions, where the occupiers are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the Siversk and Lyman directions, the enemy is amassing forces for further assault operations.

The most challenging situation is in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians attacked the positions of the Defense Forces in eight populated areas simultaneously.