The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported over 15 instances of desertion from the Russian Armed Forces within the past 24 hours, noting that occupying forces are disguising themselves as civilians to flee towards the Russian Federation.
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Over the course of the past 24 hours, there were over 15 instances of desertion from the Russian Armed Forces.
Intelligence reports indicate that certain enemy units have suffered substantial losses and are trying to evacuate wounded personnel and damaged equipment near Vilkhuvatka and Borodoiarske in Kharkiv Oblast.
Military personnel of the occupying forces are disguising themselves as civilians, deserting, and attempting to return to the Russian Federation.
A former village head who cooperated with the Russian military was detained in a liberated village in Kharkiv Oblast.
Entry to de-occupied territories in Kharkiv Oblast is temporarily restricted.
The Ombudsman has questions regarding the composition of the UN mission sent to Yelenovka.
ISW analysts concluded that Ukrainian forces may liberate Kupiansk within 72 hours and had likely advanced to positions within a 15 km radius of the city.
Geolocation footage showed Ukrainian forces retaken Borschivka and Ivanivka along the E40 highway.
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