Nearly 10,000 people have evacuated from Ukraine's Kharkiv region following a surprise Russian offensive. President Volodymyr Zelensky reports that Ukrainian military still controls entry routes used by Russian forces to enter the region. Despite Russian troops advancing up to six miles since the offensive began, they have not breached the main Ukrainian defense line.
Ukrainian officials claim that Russia has captured civilians in the border town of Vovchansk, allegedly using them as human shields. However, this claim remains unconfirmed by independent sources. The situation in Kharkiv is escalating, with reports of drones, missiles, and anti-aircraft fire lighting up the sky, indicating the city is a target for Russian forces.
