Russian forces conducted offensive operations northeast of Kharkiv City but did not advance.
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Russian forces continued offensive operations northeast of Kharkiv City without advancing.
Russian drone strikes on May 2 damaged fuel sites, vehicles, and residential buildings in Kharkiv.
According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, a Russian drone attack on the town of Balaklia on the evening of 2 May damaged shopping arcades, a kiosk and cars. An hour later, Russian occupiers launched a second drone strike, causing destruction and a fire at a commercial building.
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