Russian Advances in Kharkiv: Strategic Shifts and Regional Impact

Ukrainian forces have retreated eight to nine kilometers in key areas in the Kharkiv region, according to Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov. Russian forces have taken control of more than 28 settlements in Ukraine in May, capturing a total area of 880 square kilometers so far this year.

Ukrainian forces have retreated eight to nine kilometres in key areas in the Kharkiv region, the Interfax news agency cited Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov as saying on Friday.

Belousov said Russian forces have taken control of more than 28 settlements in Ukraine in May and captured a total area of 880 square kilometres so far this year.