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The russian forces expanded the zone of active hostilities by almost 70 km in the Kharkiv region
Breaking: Russia expands active hostilities in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region by nearly 70 km, pushing deeper into frontline areas as heavy battles loom and Ukrainian forces regroup. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 17, 2024
The russian invaders are taking civilians captive in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region
In Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, Russian troops have taken civilians captive amid fierce fighting, forcing them into basements, blocking evacuations and prompting a war‑crimes probe — empr.media.
May 16, 2024
Russia – Ukraine war latest news and updates from the General Staff of Ukraine
May 16, 2024 Russia‑Ukraine war update: operational info shows Ukrainian forces holding lines, defensive measures to halt enemy advances and evolving frontline dynamics as clashes continue. empr.media.
May 16, 2024
Russian offensive in Kharkiv region failed the task with Vovchansk seizure “in two days”
Russian attack on Kharkiv’s Vovchansk has faltered: multiple infantry assaults repelled, tanks destroyed and Ukrainian forces hold key positions after enemy failed “capture in two days” goal.
May 16, 2024
Fighting continues in Vovchansk and Luk’yantsi of the Kharkiv region
Fighting continues in Vovchansk and Lukyantsi, Kharkiv region: Ukrainian forces hold key positions amid fierce defensive battles as Russian attempts to break defenses persist. Read the latest frontline dynamics on empr.media.
May 15, 2024
Russia – Ukraine war latest news and updates from the General Staff of Ukraine
May 15 2024 Russia‑Ukraine war update: relentless shelling and air strikes rock multiple regions, evacuations intensify near Kharkiv and frontline clashes continue with heavy combat reported.
May 15, 2024
The russian offensive in the Kharkiv region is not expanding
Russia’s Kharkiv offensive isn’t expanding: Ukrainian forces repel 11 attacks, hold defensive lines near Vovchansk and Liptsi and keep the “grey zone” from widening amid fierce combat. empr.media.
May 15, 2024
![Ukrainian civilians and volunteers amid evacuation chaos under Russian attack in Kharkiv region, smoke and combat in background disrupting escape. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kharkiv-1-r-300x169.webp)
Ukrainian civilians and volunteers disappeared during russian attack in the Kharkiv region
Ukrainian civilians and volunteers have disappeared amid a Russian assault in the Kharkiv region — some shot, others possibly captured or lost during evacuation under fire, police say. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 15, 2024
![Civilians and frontline chaos in Kharkiv region amid allegations Russian forces hit civilians and used captives as human shields in war zone combat.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/vovchansk-evacuation-1-300x201.webp)
Kharkiv direction: russian troops hit civilians, using citizens as human shields
In the Kharkiv direction of the Russia‑Ukraine war, reports allege Russian troops struck civilians and detained up to dozens as human shields amid heavy combat — war crime concerns escalate.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 14, 2024
![Ukrainian civilians in Vovchansk held captive by Russian troops in basements amid offensive, blocked evacuation and frontline combat in Kharkiv region. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/vovchansk-kharkiv-captive-300x170.png)
Russian military captured civilians from Vovchansk community, Kharkiv region
In Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, Russian troops reportedly captured civilians on May 11, forced them into basements and prevented evacuation — some escaped, prompting a war‑crime criminal case. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 13, 2024
Save Kharkiv: Appeal to the mayors of big cities around the World
Journalist Yuriy Butusov makes a global appeal to the mayors of big cities to save Kharkiv — mobilize funds for drones, quad bikes and frontline gear to help Ukraine’s defenders and protect people under fire. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 13, 2024
![Ukrainian soldiers stand on defensive positions near Kharkiv as Russian forces prepare an offensive and shelling intensifies across the frontline zone.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kharkiv-13-may-2024-r-300x180.webp)
Situation on the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Situation on the Russian offensive in Kharkiv region: troops mass for a spring‑summer offensive, shelling continues and defenders hold key positions amid ongoing frontline pressure and tactical shifts.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 13, 2024