Russian occupation forces in Kharkiv Oblast tortured residents, destroyed schools and kindergartens, and ruined other infrastructure during their half-year control of the area.

Russians behaved in Izium and Balakliia similarly to how they did in Bucha: torturing residents and destroying kindergartens, schools, and other infrastructure.

Ukrainian forces defeated Russian units in Kharkiv Oblast, causing a frantic withdrawal and rapid Ukrainian advance of dozens of kilometers.

Ukrainian fighters captured great amounts of Russian military equipment and ammunition during the counteroffensive.

In the week leading up to September 14, Ukrainian defenders liberated more than 3,800 square kilometers of territory in Kharkiv Oblast during a counteroffensive.

Russian defense is concentrated near the Oskol River and threatens to be breached by Ukrainian forces.

Since the beginning of March, Russian forces periodically shelled Ukrainian settlements in the region.

On September 11, the Defense Forces of Ukraine defeated the enemy division and forced occupiers to flee.