Vovchansk in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv Oblast endured a Russian occupation until it was liberated in the 2022 autumn Ukrainian counter-offensive, then later saw heavy fighting again after Russia began a new push in May 2024.
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Vovchansk was liberated in the 2022 autumn counter-offensive and saw fighting again after May 2024 Russian push
Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast on December 2 but did not make confirmed advances
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