Russian invaders stormed Ukrainian defensive lines six times in the Starytsia and Vovchansk areas on the Kharkiv axis, with fighting continuing in four locations.
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Russian invaders stormed defensive lines six times in Starytsia and Vovchansk areas, fighting continues in four locations
Russian forces are within several hundred metres of the Oskil river south of Kupiansk
Regional Ukrainian authorities ordered civilian evacuation of several population centres in the area on October 15
Russians will attempt to advance toward Kupiansk and destroy large settlements in the area with guided aerial bombs
The main task of the Russians is to push Ukrainian forces to the Oskol River and recapture territories lost in autumn 2022
Russian troops will continue to make progress near Kupiansk in the coming weeks.
Russian forces are a few hundred meters from the Oskil River, about 20 kilometers south of Kupiansk.
Ongoing Russian attacks are complicating Ukrainian operations on the eastern bank of the Oskil.
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Source story: 3917960-war-update-71-clashes-since-daystart-fiercest-battles-ongoing-in-three-axes