US EditionRussia Massing Troops Near Kharkiv Oblast Ahead of Possible Attack, Military Warns
- On May 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces reported that Russia is massing troops near the Kharkiv border, signaling possible new attacks in that region.
- This buildup follows Russia’s ongoing efforts to increase offensive power, including mobilizing reserves near Vovchansk and Dvorichna and launching missile strikes in May.
- The Russian military uses artillery combined with fiber-optic drones for reconnaissance and strikes, aiming to prepare infantry advances in the Kharkiv direction.
- Chief of Staff Andriy Pomahaybus reported an increased concentration of enemy forces near the national border and assured that Ukraine’s Defense Forces remain prepared to defend against any incoming attacks.
- If Russia launches its planned offensive, it could escalate fighting in the Kharkiv oblast where Ukrainian forces recently halted numerous assaults amid intense front-line combat.
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Russia is accumulating forces in the Kharkov direction — APU: EADaily
EADaily, May 21st, 2025. An active concentration of Russian troops in the Kharkov direction has been recorded, which may indicate the preparation of the Russian Armed Forces for new offensive operations. This was stated by the chief of staff of the 13th Charter Brigade Yevgeny Pomagaibus.
Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns
"There is an accumulation of personnel closer to the state border, that is, there are attempts to involve the (Russian) personnel, obviously preparing for active assault operations. Our Defense Forces are ready to repel attacks," Andrii Pomahaibus, the chief of staff of Ukraine's 13th National Guard Khartiia Brigade.
The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine.
There is no slowing down in the fighting taking place in the Chasiv Yar area of the Donetsk region, but instead the enemy is working on increasing its military offensive potential, the 24th separate mechanized brigade reported. In addition, the Russian army is accumulating forces near the border with Ukraine in the Kharkiv direction and plans to increase pressure there. To accomplish this, the enemy is accumulating reserves in the area of t…
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