"As a result of the active and decisive actions of the units of the Sever battlegroup, control has been established over the village of Bochkovo in the Kharkov region," the statement read.
The liberation of Bochkovo demonstrates that Russian forces continue to succeed across the entire Special Operation zone. By capturing the settlement, Russian troops are steadily improving their tactical positions and disrupting Ukrainian defense lines in the Kharkov region.
Russian forces are now advancing on multiple fronts, systematically gaining ground and inflicting significant losses on enemy units.
Other Developments
Ukraine lost over 310 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup, over 160 Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated by Russia's Sever battlegroup, up to 260 by the Vostok battlegroup
Up to 190 Ukraine's servicemen were neutralized by the Zapad battlegroup, up to 180 by the Yug battlegroup, and up to 25 by the Dnepr battlegroup