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Russian forces launched a new ground offensive in the Kharkiv region to establish what Putin described as a 'security zone' to stop cross-border shelling from Ukraine.

Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast
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Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent Ukrinform

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Russia's renewed offensive on Ukraine's Kharkiv region is to stop cross-border shelling from Ukraine

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Russian forces had captured at least 40 civilians, most of whom were elderly, and were using them as human shields

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Near Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, Ukrainian border guards destroyed an enemy infantry fighting vehicle.

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Extracted: 2026-02-23T22:48:59.839Z

Source story: 32785