DeepState updates maps: ‘Gray’ zones expand amid Russian offensive in north Kharkiv Oblast
The area of “gray zones” in the north of Kharkiv Oblast has increased over the past day amid the intensification of the Russian army’s offensive, according to the maps published by the DeepState monitoring service on May 11.
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As of the morning of May 11, two “gray zones” were recorded in the north of the region: one near the villages of Krasne and Strilecha with an area of 52.5 square kilometers, and the other north of Vovchansk, near the village of Pletenivka, with an area of 26.5 square kilometers.
Compared to yesterday, these “gray zones” have increased by 17 and 20 square kilometers, respectively.
Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian occupation forces tried to break through Ukraine’s defense near Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast at 5 a.m. on May 10. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which noted that Ukrainian defenders repelled the enemy’s attacks.
The Russians also massively shelled the border settlements.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops had launched a new wave of counteroffensives on this front. He also announced that Ukraine would redeploy forces to the Kharkiv sector.
As of the evening of May 10, the General Staff reported that the battles for Strilecha, Pylna, Borysivka, Oliynykove, and Ohirtseve in Kharkiv Oblast were ongoing. The Ukrainian Armed Forces also launched counterattacks near Lyptsi and Vovchansk.
In late March, the Russian media outlet Meduza reported, citing sources in the Kremlin, on Vladimir Putin’s alleged plans to seize Kharkiv.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov spoke of “some concern” about a possible new Russian offensive on the city, but noted that the Russians do not have enough resources for this.
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According to intelligence, the Russians do have a plan to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, Ukrainian Army Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk told The Times on May 3.
In early May, the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War reported that the Russian army had redeployed some troops to Kursk Oblast and was forming a new grouping, presumably in preparation for a large-scale offensive on Kharkiv.
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