In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian invaders are defending themselves, and in the Bryansk and Kursk regions they are simply demonstrating their presence.. This was announced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a summary on the morning of May 18.

The Russian army is doing everything to pin down Ukrainian units along the longest possible front line.. This is clearly seen in the north of Ukraine, bordering the Kursk and Bryansk regions of the Russian Federation..

“In order to demonstrate the presence and constrain the actions of units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, the enemy continues to hold units of the armed forces of the Russian Federation in the border areas of the Bryansk and Kursk regions. In some areas, the enemy is strengthening the air defense system and engineering equipment of positions, ”the code says..

The enemy continues shelling the positions of our troops and civilian infrastructure in the border settlements of the Chernihiv and Sumy regions. In particular, on May 17 they tried to break through the border in the Sumy region.

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In other areas, the main efforts of the invaders are concentrated on the maintenance of previously occupied lines, reconnaissance, engineering equipment of positions, replenishment of supplies.. And also they try to improve their tactical position.

In particular, in the Kharkiv direction, Russian units focused on holding their positions and preventing further advancement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.. They carry out artillery shelling of the settlements of Tsirkuny, Russkiye Tishki, Cherkasy Tishki and Pitomnik.

Recall, according to Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov, the Russians are also preparing to defend their positions in Zaporozhye.