Ukrainian Forces Have Reportedly Now Pushed the Russians Out Of Vovchansk

The situation on the Kharkiv front remains dynamic, which is to say uncertain, as more Ukrainian reinforcements reach the sector and additional firepower is brought to bear.

Last evening, the consensus was that the Russian incursion had been halted. Early this morning reports in a few influential western media like the BBC and New York Times suggested that Ukrainian troops were retreating. As of this afternoon, Ukrainian time, newer reports indicate that the Ukrainians have succeeded in pushing Russian troops out of Vovchansk, which had been feared lost. There is a consensus that the Russian assault part of a limited operation to create a buffer against further Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, which have embarrassed the Kremlin, and, partly, to force redeployment of Ukrainian forces from the eastern Donetsk sector, which have thwarted Russian attempts to advance there despite the Russians superiority in weapons and manpower. JL

Valentyna Romanenko reports in Ukraine Pravda:

Ukrainian Forces have repelled the offensive of the Russians in Vovchansk, partially pushing Russian forces from the populated area. Defensive operations continue in the northern and northwestern outskirts of the city. The Russians are attempting to attack on the Lyptsi front. Data regarding Russian losses is being ascertained. "Counterattacks are being carried out. The enemy is being kept under constant fire from artillery and UAV units of the defence forces."

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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the Defence Forces have partially pushed the Russians out of Vovchansk, defensive operations continue in the northern and northwestern outskirts of the city.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 14:00 on 15 May

Details: Reportedly, there have been three combat clashes recorded on the Kharkiv front. The Russians are attempting to attack on the Lyptsi front. Russian aircraft have landed two strikes in the areas of Lyptsi and Mala Danylivka.

Meanwhile, the Defence Forces have repelled the offensive operations of the Russians in the area of Vovchansk, partially displacing Russian forces from the populated area. Defensive operations continue in the northern and northwestern outskirts of the city.

The data regarding the Russian losses is being ascertained.