Russia Claims Major Gains in Kharkiv, Sumy As Ukrainian Army Struggles To Hold Positions Russian forces claimed control of Dvurechanskoye in Kharkiv region during their eastern offensive. The Russian Defence Ministry credited the North Group of Forces with liberating the village. Russia also claimed defeating three Ukrainian brigades in Sumy region, hitting key settlements. Additional attacks targeted Kharkiv settlements Zhovtnevoye, Kolodeznoye, and Malinovka. Ukraine allegedly lost up to 150 soldiers, 13 vehicles, two armoured vehicles, and artillery. An ammunition depot was destroyed, and troops claimed previously liberated Orestopol. Russian forces are reportedly better equipped and numerous, with heavy fighting near Pokrovsk. Videos released show tanks delivering crushing blows to Uk

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