Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. Situation as of 11:30 p.m. on May 15
In the Lyptsi direction, Russians launched several infantry attacks, all of which were repelled with significant Russian losses. In the village of Hlyboke, soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade destroyed a group of Russian special forces, and during a counterattack, two Russians were captured.
In the same area, the soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter" repelled an attack by a Russian assault group that had approached the position on thick trees, at the decisive moment of the battle our soldier shot two Russians who were leading the group at close range, the Russians began to retreat under the accurate fire of the Charter soldiers, and were attacked by drones of the National Guard unit Hostri Kartuzy (Peaky Blinders). About twenty Russians were killed.
The Russians have not made any advance in the Lyptsi area, Ukrainian troops have significantly intensified their attacks on the enemy in this area of the front and are gradually seizing the tactical initiative.
In the town of Vovchansk, the Russians launched a tank attack, two tanks entered the town. They were quickly destroyed by artillery fire, mortars and attack drones of all units concentrated in Vovchansk.
Also in Vovchansk, Andrei Yurgens, who was a member of the 138th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, was captured, saying that his brigade, together with the 25th Motorized Rifle Brigade, was tasked with capturing Vovchansk "in two days."
There were battles with Russian infantry in the city and its outskirts, and all attacks were repelled. However, the enemy continues to accumulate in Vovchansk and is trying to drive our troops back. However, Ukrainian soldiers continue to defend the central quarter of Vovchansk.
In the area of Vovchansk, Ukrainian defense has been significantly strengthened, and attacks on the enemy are becoming more effective. The Russians cannot drive our troops out of their positions in the city and its outskirts.
The Russian offensive in the northern Kharkiv region has been effectively stopped. The attacking Russian groups have suffered losses, but have not yet been defeated, and heavy battles for elimination continue.
Yurii Butusov, Censor. NET
