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Russia tried to break through Ukrainian defence in Kharkiv Region: important statement by the Ministry of Defence

At night, on May 10, Russians tried to break through the defence lines of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region. The occupiers' attacks were repelled, but fighting of varying intensity continues.

This was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine are defending our positions in the Kharkiv Region. During this day, the enemy carried out air strikes in the Vovchansk direction using guided aerial bombs (KAB). With the beginning of the night, the Russian occupiers increased fire pressure on the front line of our defence with the support of artillery. At around 5 a.m., the enemy attempted to break through our defence line under the cover of armoured vehicles. As of now, these attacks have been repelled, and fighting of varying intensity continues," the statement said.

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It is noted that reserve units have been deployed to strengthen the defence of this section of the frontline. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold back the enemy's offensive.

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Earlier, we wtote that the enemy has intensified shelling of Kharkiv.