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Russian warplanes launched four guided bombs from across the border in support of ground units in the Vovchansk area.

Vovchansk, Kharkiv
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Source Reports

Ukrinform →

Russian warplanes launched four guided bombs from across the border to support their ground units.

Kyiv Independent →

Moscow's troops also launched eight S-300/400 missiles against Kharkiv Oblast

Kyiv Post →

Kremlin strategists across Ukraine's 1,500 km fighting front are pounding selected sectors with glide bombs and then following up with ground assaults.

Censor.NET →

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces killed 11 Russian soldiers and captured 3 others in an ambush operation.

Censor.NET →

Video footage of the engagement was published by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces on social media.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:30.320Z

Source story: 3869219-tensions-highest-at-kupiansk-pokrovsk-axes-20-combat-clashes-since-daystart