Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast, attacking near Sotnytskyi Kozachok, Vovchansk, Vilcha, Starytsia, Lyman, and Izbytske, but did not make confirmed advances.
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Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast without confirmed advances.
Ukrainian drone operators from the 5th Assault Battalion eliminated Russian soldiers on horseback in Kharkiv Oblast.
Two combat clashes took place in the Southern Slobozhanskyi direction, with the enemy attacking in the area of the settlement of Sotnytskyi Kozachok and in the direction of Vilcha.
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Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-22-2025