Thousands flee NE Ukraine, Russia claims capture of several villages
Thousands flee NE Ukraine, Russia claims capture of several villages
Thousands of civilians escape as Russia's ground attack intensifies in northeast Ukraine, leading to the retreat of Ukrainian units and surrender of territory to Russian forces. Intense battles and civilian exodus reported in the Kharkiv region. Russian forces advance from multiple directions targeting settlements. Western supplies awaited to counter ammunition shortages.
Thousands of civilians escape as Russia's ground attack intensifies in northeast Ukraine, leading to the retreat of Ukrainian units and surrender of territory to Russian forces. Intense battles and civilian exodus reported in the Kharkiv region. Russian forces advance from multiple directions targeting settlements. Western supplies awaited to counter ammunition shortages.