Russian forces withdrew from the Kharkiv region, which the Russian Ministry of Defence characterized as a planned regrouping to increase efforts on the Donetsk front.
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Russian forces withdrew from the Kharkiv region, which the Russian Ministry of Defence characterized as a planned regrouping to increase efforts on the Donetsk front.
The Pentagon observed a number of Russian forces crossing back into Russia from Kharkiv Oblast.
Russian forces remain present in large numbers within Ukraine despite the retreat.
Ukrainian forces liberated Izium and Koupiansk, expelling Russian troops from most of the occupied areas.
Ukrainian defenders freed 3,800 square kilometers and more than 300 settlements in the Kharkiv region from Russian occupation starting September 6.
Approximately 150 thousand people became free from occupation in the liberated areas.
The liberation operation is ongoing and planned until the complete liberation of the Kharkiv region.
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