War in Ukraine May 13: Russia occupied 160km2 of territory after 3 days of attack

Russian troops are entering Volchansk after successfully breaking through Ukraine's defenses in Kharkov. It is estimated that after 3 days of attack, Moscow forces have won about 160 square kilometers of territory



Russia rushed to attack Kharkov, the Ukrainian brigade fled.

Military Summary channel reported that in the Kharkov area, Moscow forces have gained more territory and have now reached the last village blocking the densely populated town of Lyptsi. In the area around Vovchansk, Russian troops advanced into the city center, causing police to evacuate all residents due to intense fighting currently taking place.

An investigation was conducted by Kiev against the 125th Brigade of Ukrainian forces for abandoning their positions and fleeing without orders, causing several villages to fall. Under great pressure from the enemy, Kiev was forced to dispatch a large number of Ukrainian soldiers to the Kharkov area to stabilize the situation.

Rybar channel said Moscow forces attacked targets in Kharkov, Sumy and Myrhorod. In Slobozhansky, Russian troops expanded their control near Starytsia, with fighting taking place on the outskirts of Buhrovatka. In the Volchansk region, fighting continues, where Ukraine is hastily redeploying reserve forces.

According to Readovka channel, Russian troops are entering Volchansk after successfully breaking through Ukraine's defense line, fighting continues in the city center. It is estimated that after 3 days of attack, Moscow forces controlled about 160 square kilometers of territory.



The Northern Group of Russian Forces began storming the chain of Ukrainian fortifications and broke through to Volchansk from the north. Russian military officers said that planes were continuously bombing as reinforcements, and T-90 and T-80 tanks were also participating in fierce attacks, thanks to which Russian infantry smoothly entered the city. Kiev forces tried to stop it, but many of their tanks were destroyed.

After fierce battles in the northern regions of the city, many Ukrainian soldiers were taken prisoner. It was reported that 125 Ukrainian border guards raised a white flag to surrender at the Kharkov border. They refused to open fire and did not fire any shots at the advancing Russian army.the water canal and captured the first part of the forest west of Ivanivske.


Meanwhile, the Rybar channel said there were battles in the eastern suburbs of Chasiv Yar and south of the Stupky - Holubivski-2 reserve along the T-05-04 highway.

Taking advantage of Ukraine's withdrawal of a number of brigades in Chasov Yar to quickly mobilize to strengthen the defense of Kharkov, the Russian army stepped up attacks on Chasov Yar and Krasny, along the Seversky Donets canal and gained control of a relatively large area. big.

At Avdiivka, Russian troops destroyed another Abrams tank near Novoselivka Persha. North of Arkhanhelske and Ocheretine, fighting continued on the road to Kalynove and Novoaleksandrivka.

According to Suriyakmaps channel, north of Avdivka, over the past 5 days Moscow forces continued to advance north of Ocheretine and reached Lake Kalinova. On the other hand, in the past hours they have captured a series of trenches southeast of Novookeksandrivka.

Military Summary channel said that in Krasnogorovka, Russian troops succeeded in capturing the entire eastern part of the city, creating a critical situation for Ukrainian defenders. In contrast, the Ukrainian army attacked the Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd and an industrial park in Lipetsk with drones.

In Belgorod, due to the impact of a Ukrainian bomb, a 10-story building collapsed, killing 9 people, injuring 20 people, and rescue operations are ongoing at the scene of the tragedy.