Russian forces conducted ground attacks in multiple areas of the Kharkiv direction including near Zolochiv, Lyptsi, and Vovchansk on April 18 and 19 but did not advance.
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Russian forces continued assaults northwest of Kharkiv City in the direction of Zolochiv, north of Kharkiv City near Lyptsi, and northeast of Kharkiv City near Vovchansk on April 18 and 19.
The city of Kupiansk was struck by 10 guided aerial bombs, including a high-powered thermobaric ODAB-1500.
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