Russian forces open a new front in Ukraine
Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along the border, sending thousands of civilians fleeing to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city

Kyiv
UKRAINE
Area in detail
Russian

Russia forces deployed: Around 35,000
Offensive intended
to exploit Moscow’s advantage in weaponry and manpower
before arrival of
U.S. military aid

Liptsi district: 
Russian troops seize several villages
10km 6 miles
Kharkiv

Vovchansk
Belgorod

RUSSIA
Russian fortifications
Liptsi
UKRAINE

Vovchansk: Russian forces claim to have entered town, amid heavy fighting. Around 6,000 residents evacuated from region

Russian gains May 10-13 Claimed Russian control
Sources: Reuters, Institute for the Study of War

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