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The Kharkiv region in Ukraine remains a pivotal battleground where ongoing conflicts and military operations define its current state. Russian occupiers continue to make attempts to expand their control, especially aiming to bypass Vovchansk and advance around Kupiansk. Despite being under siege, Kupiansk witnesses steadfast operations by Ukrainian forces to secure the area. Recent reports highlight that the occupiers are hiding in high-rise buildings and basements, but Ukrainian defenders are actively countering these threats. The Khartiia brigade, along with unmanned systems, has been instrumental in these efforts, successfully eliminating enemy advances with precision strikes. The region also grapples with frequent strikes, impacting civilians and infrastructure, underscoring the critical nature of its liberation. Strategies, such as setting up anti-drone nets, are in place to mitigate enemy advancements and enhance local defenses.

What current military strategies are employed in Kharkiv region?

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces are utilizing comprehensive military strategies, including counteroffensive operations and precision drone strikes, to resist Russian advancements. The use of anti-drone nets and coordinated efforts by different military brigades, such as the Khartiia, have been significant in repelling enemy forces and securing key locations like Kupiansk against further infiltration.

How are UAVs contributing to the operations in the Kharkiv region?

UAVs have become a crucial component of military operations in the Kharkiv region. They provide invaluable reconnaissance and tactical advantages, allowing Ukrainian forces to conduct precise strikes against enemy positions and movements. These drones enhance situational awareness, facilitating more effective responses to enemy activities and significantly impacting the success of defense operations in areas like Kupiansk.

How is Kupiansk being secured by Ukrainian forces?

In Kupiansk, Ukrainian forces are conducting a phased operation to liberate the area from Russian control. They are systematically encircling and isolating enemy troops, preventing their re-supply and evacuation. This strategic approach allows them to minimize civilian casualties while steadily driving out occupiers and restoring Ukrainian control over the region, bolstered by local military brigades and international support.

What challenges are civil populations facing in the Kharkiv region?

Civilian populations in the Kharkiv region face numerous challenges, including frequent shelling and infrastructure damage caused by ongoing military conflicts. This environment has resulted in casualties, displacement, and limited access to essential services. The Ukrainian government and humanitarian organizations are actively working to provide relief and support to affected communities, striving to mitigate the impact of these adversities.

What is the significance of Vovchansk in the current conflict?

The city of Vovchansk holds strategic importance in the ongoing conflict within the Kharkiv region. It is a location that Russian forces aim to maneuver around in order to extend their control zone. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces are maintaining a stable defense, countering infiltration attempts to ensure that the area remains under Ukrainian control, which is vital for regional security and maintaining defensive lines against further encroachments.

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tcr alert measures with a fight and shooting in kharkiv In Kharkiv, men in balaclavas and military uniforms are beating civilians and firing pistol: ’Why f#ck are you beating people!?’ — ’Why is he running!?’. VIDEO A video was posted online showing men wearing balaclavas and military uniforms beating several civilians and firing a gun. 27 399 349 Previously in trend: War mobilization Conflict with TCR violations during mobilisation

In the Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman said she was beaten during her son’s mobilisation Woman tried to stop TCR minibus with mobilized son in Merefa, Kharkiv region: she reported beating to police. VIDEO In Merefa, Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman reported to the police that "unknown individuals in military uniforms" inflicted bodily injuries on her during the mobilization of her son. The TCR and SS stated that the woman sustained injuries due to her own "careless and reckless actions." 16 013 315 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

TCR worker threatens to kill in Kharkiv TCR employee threatens conscript driver in Kharkiv: "If you even move, I’ll f#ing kill you". VIDEO An employee of the TCR threatened a driver with military service during a document check in Kharkiv. 30 910 302

Military personnel of the TCR used force during the detention of a man in Kharkiv TCRC servicemen forcibly shove man into van in Kharkiv; locals try to stop them. VIDEO In Kharkiv, several individuals in military uniforms, likely servicemen of the Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS), dragged a man across the asphalt to shove him into a van. Civilians tried to intervene. 11 580 285 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to provide service in Ukrainian Taxi driver refused to serve passenger in Ukrainian in Kharkiv: ombudswoman responded In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in the official language and spoke about "the oppression of Russian speakers' rights." Now he will face punishment. 15 023 281 Previously in trend: Language conflict Violation of language law

Kharkiv mobilisation Employee of TCR hits cyclist at full speed with his hand and, with support of five other colleagues, "mobilises" him into minibus. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a man in military uniform hitting a cyclist riding on the sidewalk with his arm. 31 357 280 Previously in trend: mobilization

Trump’s peace plan: text of US proposal published Reuters publishes "final U.S. peace plan": legal recognition of Crimea as Russian and Ukrainian control over occupied part of Kharkiv region – Reuters The U.S. proposals for resolving the Russia-Ukraine war, presented by Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Paris, include, among other things, that Russia must return the occupied part of the Kharkiv region, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and the Kakhovka Dam to Ukrainian control. 27 941 254 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Trump peace plan

DeepState: Russians use gas pipeline to infiltrate Kupiansk Ruscists cross Oskil and enter Kupiansk via gas pipeline – DeepState Russian forces are using a gas pipeline to cross the Oskil River and enter the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region. 28 357 222 Previously in trend: Attempts by the occupiers to cross the Oskil River Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

In Kharkiv, a TCR employee used a non-lethal weapon during the clash TCR officer used non-lethal weapon during clash with civilian who attacked him with brass knuckles in Kharkiv – police. PHOTO In Kharkiv, a clash arose between employees of a territorial centre for recruitment  (TCR) and civilians, during which a soldier used a non-lethal weapon. 8 610 208 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Loknia Russian troops have occupied Loknia in Sumy region and advanced into Kindrashivka and Yablunivka - DeepState. MAP Russian troops occupied the village of Loknia in the Sumy region and are advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 17 463 202 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Reconstruction of a hospital in Izium Kharkiv Regional Military Administration has ordered reconstruction of hospital in Izium, 30 km from front line, at cost of UAH 1 billion, - Nashi Groshi. PHOTO Between 14 and 20 September, 70,000 procurement notices totalling UAH 17.93 billion were published in the ProZorro system. The largest tender of the week was the reconstruction of the Pishchanska Hospital in Izium, Kharkiv region, worth UAH 1 billion. 13 138 149 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

TCR officers are beating civilian Four TCR servicemen are watching as their colleague conducting "notification procedure" in Kharkiv and beating man in civilian clothes. VIDEO A video was posted online showing an servicemen of the TCR in Kharkiv beating a man in civilian clothes twice while carrying out a notification procedure. 19 922 141 Previously in trend: mobilization violations during mobilisation

A man wounded a soldier Man with knife attacked and wounded soldier on territory of TCR in Kharkiv Today, on February 12, 2025, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was attacked in Kharkiv on the territory of the Regional TCR and SS. 8 764 138

In Kharkiv, employees of the TCR hit a cyclist: the military commissariat responded Kharkiv TCR on collision with cyclist: It was unintentional, TCR personnel were trying to assist In Kharkiv, a TCR driver was involved in an 'unintentional collision' with a man riding a bicycle due to 'his maneuver in the middle of a narrow street. 18 421 137 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

Shabunin is not being given the opportunity to defend himself in court: what is known? Shabunin: They will send me and soldier without fingers to Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi to hang anti-drone nets The head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, Vitalii Shabunin, stated that the soldier without fingers is being sent with him to Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi to hang anti-drone nets. 26 444 136 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

TCR officer hit a cyclist TCR employees in Kharkiv hit cyclist with car, then chased him. VIDEO A video of a car chasing and hitting a cyclist in Kharkiv was posted online. 20 947 135 Previously in trend: War mobilization violations during mobilisation

War veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked in Kharkiv region Police detain man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv. PHOTO The Kharkiv region police have detained a perpetrator who beat and shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces war veteran. 19 704 127 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to serve in Ukrainian Taxi driver in Kharkiv rudely refused to serve female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined by language ombudswoman Olena Ivanovska. 5 187 122 Previously in trend: Language Issue Language conflict

frontline maps Enemy has occupied Uspenivka in Zaporizhzhia region and advanced in three regions, - DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders have occupied Uspenivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy is also advancing in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 11 539 121 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Zelenskyy in Kupiansk Zelenskyy arrived in Kupiansk and congratulated military on Land Forces Day. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Kupiansk direction, where he congratulated the soldiers on Land Forces Day. 6 591 118 Previously in trend: Land Forces Day

Conflict with the TCR in Kharkiv In Kharkiv, intoxicated men in military uniforms pushed civilian to ground and started beating him: TCR stated that he was "acting inappropriately" and "pretending to attack". VIDEO A video showing part of the conflict between a citizen and members of the alert group that took place in Kharkiv on Monday, 20 January, was posted on social media. 15 326 117

Beating of a teacher by military personnel of the TCR: verdict announced TCR military officer who beat up history teacher in Kharkiv was sentenced to three years of prison. PHOTO In Kharkiv, a court announced a verdict in the case of the beating of a history teacher by a TCR soldier. Serhii Volovyk was found guilty of hooliganism and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. 7 564 116 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

Russians advance in Kursk region Russians occupied 6 settlements at once: Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Solone, Novoivanivka, Leonidovo and Oleksandriia - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops seized 6 settlements in Donetsk and Kursk regions. 24 704 114

Russia’s new offensive. Zelenskyy named regions Russia is preparing new spring offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Zelenskyy Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to buy time and is preparing for a spring offensive. 12 020 107 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Zaporizhzhia after shelling Enemy struck TCR building in Kharkiv and near military registration and enlistment office in Zaporizhzhia with drones, leaving several people wounded, - Land Forces Today, on 7 July, the enemy conducted UAV air strikes in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attack, enemy UAVs hit the building of the Kharkiv Regional TCR and SS and the surrounding area, as well as near the Zaporizhzhia Regional TCR and SS. 9 525 105 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

Zelenskyy spoke about the consequences of the strikes on Ukraine on 19 November Russia kills 25 people in Ternopil, including three children. Dozens injured. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 19 November, Russian forces launched more than 470 drones and 48 missiles of various types, ballistic and cruise, against Ukraine. 35 990 92 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine Attacks on the energy sector

Russians failed to enter Kupiansk: statement from the General Staff Situation in Kupiansk and exit from pipeline are under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine. Counter-sabotage operation is underway in city - General Staff The situation in the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and its environs is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 013 84 Previously in trend: Attempts by the occupiers to cross the Oskil River Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Two men beat and robbed a military man in Kharkiv Two men in Kharkiv beat and robbed military man who came on military leave - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO In Kharkiv, two men beat and robbed a soldier who had come on military leave. 9 575 77

Strike on Kharkiv on 18 April Enemy attacked Kharkiv with ballistic missiles with cluster munitions, one killed, 113 injured, including eight children (updated). PHOTOS On the morning of 18 April, Russian invaders launched a missile attack on a densely populated area of Kharkiv. 15 869 69 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Consequences of Russian shelling of Kharkiv on 26 March Russians attacked Kharkiv with Shahed drones: 12 people injured, houses and civilian infrastructure facility damaged (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of March 26, explosions occurred in Kharkiv. The city was attacked by Russian strike drones. 10 552 69 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russian drone strike hits passenger train in Kharkiv region, two injured Russia attacks Barvinkove–Lviv–Chop train in Kharkiv region with three drones: five killed, two injured (updated). PHOTOS In the Barvinkove community of Kharkiv region, a passenger train came under an enemy drone strike. As a result of the attack, a carriage and an electric locomotive caught fire. 13 673 69 Previously in trend: Drone attack on the Kharkiv region

Explosions Occupiers attack Kharkiv again: railroad worker is killed, 16 wounded (updated). PHOTOS On Saturday afternoon, June 7, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv again. One person was killed, and there are injured. 11 284 67 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

maps deepstate Enemy has occupied Yablunivka in Sumy region and is advancing in region and in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions - DeepState. MAP In the Sumy region, Russian invaders occupied Yablunivka and advanced near Yunakivka. The occupiers are also advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 10 345 66 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Protest in Kharkiv "People are not suckers!": protest against NABU and SAPO bill continues in Kharkiv. VIDEO On the evening of July 23, a peaceful protest against bill No. 12414 is underway in Kharkiv. 5 280 66 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

SBI detains former OTG Kharkiv commander Yurii Halushkin on January 22 Ex-commander of OTG "Kharkiv" Halushkin was detained again. New facts revealed in frontline breakthrough in Kharkiv region - SBI Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the SSU, have again detained the former commander of the OTG Kharkiv, Yurii Halushkin, who was due to be released on bail of UAH 5 million. The Bureau reported new facts in the case of the border breakthrough in Kharkiv region. 13 543 66 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Russian forces blocked in Kupiansk: the outskirts of the city have been cleared Occupiers blocked in Kupiansk: entire north-western outskirts of city have been cleared, - DeepState Defence Forces soldiers blocked Russian occupiers in Kupiansk and cleared the entire north-western outskirts of the city. 14 704 65 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Zhorin on the situation at the front Situation on front line is very difficult; we need to change our approach to using forces and resources we have, - Zhorin The situation on the front line is indeed very difficult. But it can be remedied. 6 238 63 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Battles in the east of Ukraine

Lyceum Kharkiv RMA spent over UAH 260 million on rebuilding lyceum in Chuhuiv, which was damaged in 2022. On 12 October, building was destroyed again by Russian shelling. PHOTO On the night of 12 October, Chuhuiv Lyceum No. 2 was damaged by Russian drones in Chuhuiv. The military administration of Kharkiv spent more than UAH 260 million to rebuild this educational institution, which was destroyed by Russian shelling in 2022. 9 283 63 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Zelenskyy met with Ukraine’s defense and security leaders Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian defense and security officials: Russia failed to meet Putin’s deadline for capturing Pokrovsk and Kupiansk President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with key leaders from across Ukraine's defense and security sector. 3 547 60

Former head of the SSU in Kharkiv region detained: SBI announces new suspicion Former head of SSU in Kharkiv region Dudin detained: he has been notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTOS During an attempt to leave custody on bail, the former head of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region, Roman Dudin, was detained. The State Bureau of Investigation reported new suspicion against the former official. 8 932 59 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Gerasimov, Putin Putin was again briefed on capture of Kupiansk: "Enemy is unsuccessfully trying to take it back". VIDEO Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has made another claim that the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region has allegedly been occupied. 9 757 57 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

captured Italian, mercenary of the Russian Federation Italian citizen who fought in Russian army was captured in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Paratroopers of the 78th Separate Air Assault Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured an Italian who fought on the side of the Russian occupiers. 13 254 55

A man hit a policewoman and tried to flee from the TCR in the Kharkiv region Hit policewoman while fleeing from TCR: man was taken into custody in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTO In the Kharkiv region, a 49-year-old man who ran over a police officer and attempted to flee from the TCR was taken into custody without the right to bail. 5 087 61 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

Destruction of occupier at close range Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier from Brazil destroys occupier at close range. VIDEO A Brazilian volunteer destroyed a Russian occupier in close combat using small arms at a short range in the Kharkiv sector. 17 835 53 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russians deliberately killed two civilians in the Kharkiv region Ruscists killed two civilians and dog walking under white flag in Kharkiv region with drone. VIDEO Russian invaders committed another war crime by killing civilians in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. 11 924 50 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelenskyy on front: Syrskyi commands Pokrovsk’s defense, Kupiansk is being cleared of enemy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened a Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting to hear a briefing on the frontline situation. He said Russian forces are currently concentrating their main efforts on Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. 8 816 49 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

SRG Russia’s offensive on Kharkiv and Sumy regions has actually already begun - Syrskyi The Russian army continues its strategic offensive to seize Ukrainian territory. Over the past week, the enemy has almost doubled its activity on all major fronts. 7 813 49 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region Russian troops are preparing new offensive The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

Kharkiv region, TCR Police detain man who threatened TCR officers with knife in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS In the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv region, investigators opened a criminal investigation into a conflict between TCR employees and a man. 2 910 47 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Threats to TCR employees