Russian forces continued offensive operations and made unconfirmed claims of marginal advances in Vovchansk on May 21. Russian milbloggers claimed advances of 100 to 350 meters within the settlement and crossing the Vovcha River, though ISW has not observed visual confirmation of armored vehicles or significant infantry operating on the south bank.

Russian milbloggers claimed forces advanced 100-350 meters within Vovchansk

Russian forces have not crossed the Vovcha River in significant numbers

Four people were injured in a drone attack on Kharkiv. Medical aid was provided at the scene.

Earlier it was reported that three people were injured as a result of the Shahed drone attack on Kharkiv. These injuries were attributed to an acute stress reaction.

Russian forces launched a new offensive in Kharkiv Oblast on May 10, accompanied by intensified strikes against regional cities and villages.

There were no military personnel in Lyptsi, but they burned the village totally

GRAD multiple rocket launchers inflict massive damage footprint up to a square kilometer in size

The enemy made five attempts to break through the defences of our troops in the areas of Starytsia, Lyptsi and Vovchansk.