The Ukrainian military continues to successfully resist the occupiers in the east of the country, using advanced technologies and military tactics. The spokesman for the department, Dmytro Lazutkin, reported that the presence of FPV (first-person view) drones and artillery allows the Ukrainian defenders to work effectively against the occupiers, in particular in difficult combat conditions during the enemy's infantry transport.
Infantry groups of the Russian Armed Forces have entered Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Now the invaders are trying to gain a foothold in the north of the city, and fighting continues. This was announced by the press secretary of the Ministry of Defense Dmitry Lazutkin during a telethon.
"When it comes to the situation in Vovchansk, the enemy is trying to gain a foothold in the northern part of the city, trying to enter in small infantry groups. Our task is to destroy the enemy, prevent him from gaining more strength and gaining a foothold," the spokesman said.
Lazutkin added that the Ukrainian military, thanks to FPV drones and artillery, effectively counter the offensive of the occupiers, including when the enemy uses equipment to transport infantry.
“The reserves have already been brought up. In fact, very effective combat-ready units are now near Vovchansk and are holding this direction. But yes, some infantry groups have indeed entered the city,” he added.
At the same time, the spokesman for the Ministry of Defense added that today the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky reported on the situation to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Syrsky is in combat brigades, the head of the direction is currently Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapaty. Dmytro Lazutkin admitted that the situation in Vovchansk remains difficult, tension persists. Despite the current trend towards stabilization, heavy fighting continues.
“The enemy wants to extend the front, to tie up our forces somewhere. Indeed, our task is to destroy the occupier. And this is being done in large numbers. The occupiers are dying on the approaches to Vovchansk, its surroundings, and in the city itself,” Lazutkin concluded.
On May 15, it became known that, according to patrol officer of the Vovchansky police department, Oleksiy Kharkivskyi, due to intense fighting in the city, the population is being evacuated.
Also on May 13, Kharkiv Regional Council deputy Oleksandr Skoryk stated that the Russian occupation army had begun to surround Vovchansk from one side. Enemy shelling had virtually destroyed the city.
