Ukrainian military says its troops have moved to ‘more advantageous positions’ in response to enemy fire and assaults from Russian forces
Ukraine says it has withdrawn troops in parts of Kharkiv region
Ukraine has pulled back troops near several villages in the north-eastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing and pounding settlements along the border since last week, Kyiv announced.
Moscow launched a surprise major ground assault on the region last week as it seeks to advance across the battlefield with Kyiv struggling for arms and manpower.
“In some areas, around Lukyantsi and Vovchansk, in response to enemy fire and assaults from ground troops, and to save the lives of our servicemen and avoid losses, our units manoeuvred and moved to more advantageous positions,” the Ukrainian military announced overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
