Ukraine says it has checked Russia’s offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

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Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

Ukrainian forces have halted a Russian advance in Vovchansk, a key northeastern town near the Russian border, according to Kyiv. However, Moscow insists it has sufficient resources to continue its offensive. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy acknowledged the difficult situation and is bolstering defenses in Kharkiv. Russia aims to create a buffer zone to prevent Ukrainian strikes on Russia. Amid ongoing battles, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinke…

Ukraine says it has checked Russia’s offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a key northeastern Ukraine town have halted the Russian advance, military officials in Kyiv claimed

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advance.

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advance

Ukraine fights Russian forces north of Kharkiv border

Ukraine has said its forces are fighting Russian troops in northern districts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, but said the invaders had been unable to break through deeper into the border town.