俄羅斯聲稱軍隊進入哈爾科夫附近的邊境城鎮

Russia has claimed that its forces have entered the north-eastern border town of Vovchansk, near Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv. Ukraine has reported that there is still heavy fighting taking place there. Russia intensified its attacks on the region following Friday's surprise incursions across the border, seizing at least nine villages and settlements in one of the most significant ground attacks since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have fled towards Kharkiv, and there are concerns among Ukrainian commanders about what could happen if Russian forces get within artillery range of the city. Ukraine's army has stated that Russia has deployed 'significant forces' - up to five battalions - in its latest offensive, acknowledging it had 'tactical success'. But in a statement, the army claimed that Russia had lost more than 100 troops in a day, adding that it was taking steps to repel advancing forces. Vovchansk, located 74km (45 miles) from Kharkiv, has been heavily bombed in recent days and officials in the surrounding region say Moscow is now targeting settlements with glide bombs.