Is Russia’s assault on northeastern Ukraine already losing steam?
Al Jazeera
Moscow’s troops have seized several villages in Kharkiv in recent days, but experts say Ukraine’s defence and Russia’s manpower woes will limit the advance.
Kyiv, Ukraine – Because of the incessant, crackling cannonade around him, the police officer had to yell.
“The enemy is taking positions on the streets of Vovchansk, so people, do get evacuated,” the bearded officer in a flak jacket and helmet urged residents of the Ukrainian town, which is near Russia’s border.
His call was filmed and posted to Telegram on Wednesday. As Russia’s war on Ukraine escalates, it has been viewed more than 13,000 times since.
Vovchansk is an industrial town in the northeastern Kharkiv region that sits just 5km (3 miles) away from the Russian border and has been under attack since Friday.
That’s when Russian forces began their two-pronged raid on the region and seized almost a dozen villages within days.
