Ukrainian forces stopped Russia's advance in Kharkiv Oblast after reinforcements were sent, though some border areas remain occupied and fighting continues up to 8 kilometers into Ukrainian territory.
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Ukrainian forces stopped Russia's advance in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian forces launched a series of modest but successful attacks in the Vovchansk sector
The 125th Brigade unilaterally left positions on the Kharkiv direction.
Maksym Yemets played a key role in stopping the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, defending Starytsia together with units of the 42nd Mechanized Brigade.
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