Russian forces exploited grassy terrain in northern Kharkiv Oblast to conduct infiltration missions with small infantry groups.
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Russian forces exploited grassy terrain to conduct infiltration missions with small infantry groups despite losses.
Russian forces struck Izium on 16 August at approximately 21:38 using two guided aerial bombs.
Russian forces struck Izium with two guided aerial bombs (KABs) near the city center and northwestern part.
In Kharkiv Oblast, four people were injured in Russian attacks over the past day.
Russian troops were entering Vilcha without reliable information about minefields, leaving them exposed to Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes.
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