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Ukrainian forces repelled 6 Russian attacks in the Kharkiv sector near Lyptsi and Vovchansk.

Kharkiv Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces carried out six unsuccessful attacks outside Lyptsi and Vovchansk.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade launched a counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast and advanced almost 2 square kilometers deep into the front line area

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russia lost around 300 soldiers in four days, and a significant amount of equipment and weapons were broken or damaged

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Ukrainian soldiers took control of a battalion defense area of Russian troops and some Russian strongholds

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Extracted: 2026-03-09T10:48:43.898Z

Source story: 3897555-ukraines-general-staff-134-combat-clashes-on-front-lines-in-past-day