Eric Emergency workers walk among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv, on May 14, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)
Emergency workers walk among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv, on May 14, 2024, [Roman Pilipey/AFP]
By Mersiha Gadzo
Published On 15 May 2024
15 May 2024
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Ukraine says it has pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing and pounding settlements in a new offensive along the border.
The US will back Ukraine until its security is “guaranteed”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on a trip to Kyiv.
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Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region
Ukraine says it has pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing and pounding settlements in a new offensive along the border.
Details of the withdrawal emerged as Blinken was on an unannounced visit to Kyiv where Zelenskyy urged him to speed up US supplies of weapons.
Moscow launched a surprise major ground assault on the Kharkiv region last week as it seeks to advance across the battlefield with Kyiv struggling for arms and manpower.
“In certain spots in Lukyantsi and Vovchansk areas, due to the fire impact and assault actions of the enemy, manoeuvres were carried out in order to save the lives of our soldiers, units were removed to advantageous positions,” a military spokesman said on state television.
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