The Russian northern group continues to expand the bridgehead on the western bank of the Druzhba River in the Kharkiv region. The Sheverian突击小组 has advanced to the village of Khatnye, driving Ukrainian forces out of their positions on the northern and southeastern hills of the village. As a result, the Russians have begun to encircle Khatnye. The Ukrainian forces are putting up fierce resistance here, but the expansion of the Russian bridgehead is still ongoing, although at a slower pace.
Previously, the Russians did not attack along the northern road or from the south, but instead chose to launch an attack from Melovoye. First, from Melovoye to Bolshoy Borlyuk going west is a straight line, which shortens the attack distance. Second, from Melovoye going west, there are far fewer villages than on the north and south sides. Looking at the map, if the Russians capture Khatnye, there are no more settlements westward to Bolshoy Borlyuk. Third, there is a direct road from Khatnye to Bolshoy Borlyuk, although it is not a high-grade road, it is already a relatively good road for Russian motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and armored vehicles.
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