Ukrainian troops launch counterattack, blocking Russian forces in Kharkov region

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian forces stopped Russian forces in the Kharkiv area and launched a counter-offensive.

The situation in the direction of Kharkov has changed dramatically.

Despite the good news from the front, the situation on the battlefield remains extremely grim.

According to Colonel Igor Prokhorenko, head of the Operational Main Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukrainian forces stopped Russian forces in the Kharkiv region on May 24 and carried out a counter-offensive.

The Ukrainian Defence Forces are maintaining defense in the eastern and southern parts of our country and inflicting fire damage on the enemy.

“The main operations are taking place in the Kharkov and Donetsk regions. In the Kharkov area, the enemy is conducting an offensive operation aimed at creating a buffer zone. At the moment, the enemy has been thwarted, the situation is under control and counter-offensive actions are being carried out,” said Colonel Igor Prokhorenko.

It is further emphasized that Russian invaders are also carrying out offensive actions in the eastern part of the Kharkov region, but have not been able to achieve success.

The General Staff draws attention to the fact that heavy fighting has not stopped along the entire front.

Ukrainian soldiers are inflicting massive damage on the enemy, Ukrainian artillery, unmanned systems and aircraft are actively engaged in combat.

“The situation is under control in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The enemy has concentrated its troops on the territory of the Russian Federation and is carrying out daily air and artillery strikes on border settlements, as well as using drones. They are trying to destroy vital infrastructure facilities, attacking them with rockets and Shahed shells,” Prokhorenko added.

Russian military losses as of May 24, 2024

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, Ukrainian forces eliminated 1,240 Russian invaders during the day and the following vehicles were destroyed: