【Russian forces expand offensive in Kharkiv, advancing from Vovchansk】
On December 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the 69th Motorized Rifle Division under the 6th Army broke through the defenses of the 57th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Ukrainian forces and controlled the key settlement of Liman. Liman is a small village in the Vovchansk district of the Kharkiv region, located about 3 kilometers south of the city of Vovchansk. "Military Affairs" website stated: After capturing Vovchansk, the Russian forces did not stop but continued to push forward in the surrounding areas, expanding their controlled zones, and forming a "buffer zone" along the border with the Belgorod region to complete the strategic goals set last year.
Russian military analyst Matveychuk said: Liman village was a major stronghold and key logistics center for the Ukrainian forces in northern Kharkiv. There are roads passing through here, and now with its fall, the Russian forces will directly face three open strategic options: first, continuously launching attacks near Vovchansk, first capturing the outposts on the Russia-Ukraine border, and then continuing to advance forward.
Second, the fall of Liman village effectively cleared the obstacle towards Kupiansk, and the Russian forces can start from here and push southeastward all the way to Kupiansk, meeting up with the Russian forces there.
Third, continuing to push southwestward, opening the road to the industrial area around Kharkiv city. Liman village is about 25 kilometers away from Kharkiv city. If the Russian forces continue to push toward Kharkiv city, with the current readiness of the Ukrainian forces, the Russian forces are expected to approach the industrial area of Kharkiv city at the beginning of next year.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851296514344970/
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