Russian troops are trying to stop the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the north of the Kharkiv region. Probably, the invaders managed to recapture Ternova and Rubizhne, according to the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The military actions of the invaders in the north of the Kharkiv region are aimed primarily at protecting the land communications of the Russian Federation with the troops concentrated in the Izyum direction. Also, the efforts of the Russian army are concentrated on the return of de-occupied settlements. Currently, active hostilities are taking place in Vesele, Tsirkuny, Zolochev and Ternova. Probably, the invaders managed to return the settlements of Ternova and Rubizhnoye under their control, but this information still has no official confirmation.

Institute for the Study of War writes Russian attacks hinder Ukrainian counteroffensive.

It is possible that in this way they are trying to ensure the safe withdrawal of Russian troops and their redeployment to other strategic directions.. However, more likely, this indicates an intention to strengthen defensive positions in the north of the Kharkov region.

Over the past few days, Russian forces have intensified shelling of Kharkov and its environs..

Moreover, several units of the Russian army have repeatedly tried to force the Seversky Donets River to strengthen the offensive in the Slavic direction..