More than 90% of Russian offensive forces in Kharkiv Oblast destroyed - Ukrainian Army
Russia engaged 10,350 soldiers in the Kharkiv offensive, which began two months ago and lost 91% of its personnel in this area, said Colonel Viktor Solymchuk, deputy commander of the Kharkiv Joint Task Force on July 10.
As of the beginning of July, Russian army's losses are: 2939 killed, 6509 wounded. 45 Russians surrendered.
"That is, estimated losses of the enemy in our direction are approximately 91%," said Solymchuk.
According to him, during this time, Russians lost most of their 138th motorized rifle brigade in Vovchansk, and also "wiped out" the 83rd and 157th tank regiments.
The deputy commander said that Russia's 83rd Air Assault Brigade is also constantly suffering losses, sometimes several dozen soldiers a day.
He also added that due to the huge losses, Russian military command is forced to withdraw units from other areas and deploy reserves.
At the same time, Solomchuk noted that Russia still has a fairly serious offensive potential.
According to him, enemy is regrouping, restoring its forces and logistics, and preparing assault groups in the rear. Therefore, the Armed Forces are aware of the power of Russian forces.
"And our soldiers, artillery and drones are making significant and tangible adjustments to enemy's plans," military commander added.
"All his attempts to increase his efforts and expand the zone of control are unsuccessful. Along the entire state border and the frontline, we will continue to destroy the occupiers, disrupting their plans."
Kharkiv Oblast situation
A June 26 report by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had recently regained some of their lost positions in Vovchansk.
Geolocated footage released on June 25 showed that Ukrainian forces had recently advanced along Soborna Street in the center of Vovchansk. Meanwhile, fighting continued north of Kharkiv near Lyptsi and Hlyboke, and northeast of Kharkiv near Vovchansk and Tykhe.
On June 19, Yuriy Povkh said Ukrainian forces had "blocked" dozens of Russian troops in an unspecified fortified area in Vovchansk.
ISW also noted reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had surrounded up to 200 Russian servicemen at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in the central part of the settlement, although Povkh did not specify this location in his comment.
Rodion Kudryashov, deputy commander of the Third Separate Assault Brigade, said Russia is making minor tactical gains near Borova in the Izyum district of Kharkiv Oblast, amassing troops in that area.
The Russians had amassed up to 10,000 troops and 450 pieces of military equipment between Rayhorodka and Novovodyane to repeat their attack on Borova, the DeepState monitoring group claimed on June 18.
The Third Assault Brigade confirmed intensified Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast, noting that Russian troops are advancing with tank regiments, a large amount of artillery, and additional units of Wagner and special forces.
The Third Brigade reported on June 19 that the Russians were making small tactical gains in the direction of Borova, a favorable position due to its terrain and logistical connections.
Kharkiv Oblast authorities were reportedly preparing to introduce a forced evacuation from five settlements in the Borova municipality due to increased shelling and the possibility of a Russian offensive.
Ukrainian forces made significant advances in Kharkiv Oblast, reclaiming control over the settlement of Tykhe (immediately east of Vovchansk) and progressing in other strategic areas, the ISW reported on June 19.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 17 that Ukrainian forces were gradually pushing Russian troops out of Kharkiv Oblast.
Kharkiv troop rouping on July 2 reported that the Russians moved three assault groups to Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, to replenish their losses.
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