Russian forces continued offensive operations in the Kharkiv direction near Vovchansk and Synelnykove, with a milblogger claiming advances to the south bank of the Vovcha River.
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Russian forces attacked near Vovchansk and Synelnykove.
Russian forces advanced to the south bank of the Vovcha River in central Vovchansk.
In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy unsuccessfully attacked in Vovchansk.
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