Ukrainian forces advanced north from Kharkiv toward Kozachi Lopan, less than one kilometer from the Russian border, engaging Russian units in a rearguard action at Rubizhne near a strategic bridge across the Siviersky Donets River.

Ukrainian forces advanced north from Kharkiv toward Kozachi Lopan, less than one kilometer from the Russian border, engaging Russian units in a rearguard action at Rubizhne near a strategic bridge across the Siviersky Donets River.

On the Slobozhanskyi front, the enemy is regrouping in order to prevent further advances by our troops.

Russia has withdrawn units from Kharkiv Oblast

Russia prioritized operations in Donbas over maintaining positions in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian elements in Kharkiv Oblast were vulnerable to Ukrainian counter-attacking forces

Russia's withdrawal from Kharkiv Oblast represents recognition of its inability to capture key Ukrainian cities

Russian units are withdrawing from the Kharkiv region for reorganization and replenishment after heavy losses.

Ukrainian forces are conducting counterattacks north of Kharkiv, retaking several towns and villages towards the Russian border.

Russian forces withdrawn from Kharkiv will likely be deployed to the eastern bank of the Seversky Donets River to secure the western flank near Izium.

In the Slobozhansky direction, the enemy is regrouping troops... To strengthen the advanced units, the enemy moved the battalion tactical group... the enemy moved about 300 units of weapons and military equipment to the designated area.