General Staff: Number of attacks increased in Kharkiv sector
Major combat actions in the Kharkiv sector continue in the vicinity of Liptsy and Vovchansk, with Russians trying to put pressure on the defense with the support of air power.
Source: General Staff report as of 19.30 on May 16.
Literally: “In the Kharkiv sector, the number of enemy attacks increased to 10. Most of the fighting is taking place in the vicinity of Liptsy and Vovchansk. Despite the losses of personnel and military equipment, the enemy is trying to put pressure on our defense with the support of aviation.
The occupants launched 32 airstrikes using 38 combat aircraft and made 181 artillery attacks. The units of the Defense Forces are holding the line and preventing the invaders from advancing into the depths of our territory.”
Details: In the Kupyansk sector, Russian occupation forces continue to attack in the areas of Synkivka, Ivanivka, and Berestove. Another combat engagement took place near Myasozharivka.
In the Lyman sector, the occupants tried to break through the defense of our troops eight times.
Author - Olena Madiak, 16/05/2024
