Russian forces conducted limited offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Kupyansk direction, Borova direction, Slovyansk direction, Dobropillya tactical area, Novopavlivka direction, Oleksandrivka direction, western Zaporizhia Oblast, and Kherson direction on May 24 but did not advance.
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Russian forces conducted limited offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Kupyansk, Borova, Slovyansk, Dobropillya, Novopavlivka, Oleksandrivka, western Zaporizhia, and Kherson directions on May 24 but did not advance.
Russian forces conducted two drone strikes on the centre of Bohodukhiv, injuring at least 13 people and damaging vehicles and residential buildings.
Russian troops attacked Bohodukhiv with UAVs, damaging 15 vehicles and apartment building windows.
Russian attacks injured civilians in Odesa and Kharkiv oblasts earlier in the night.
A Russian Shahed drone struck a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district on May 24, 2026.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.876Z
Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-24-2026