UKR Def-Forces Push RUs Back in Kharkiv Dir; Intense Fighting Near Vovchansk, RU Gain Tactical Ground; Missiles Hit RU Air-Def Base in Crimea, Kill Mil-Unit Commander; UKR Hits Ammo Depot in Sorokyne; 140 C-Clashes F.Line; RU Loses: 15 Art-Sys, 31 Tanks, 1700 Sold, 1 KA52 Helicopt, 1 SU25 Air-Crft -Past Day, LIVE UPDATES and LOTS MORE

Defense forces push Russians back in Kharkiv direction:

In the Kharkiv direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces inflicted fire on the enemy, pushed them back, and are conducting operations on the northern outskirts of Vovchansk.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, publishing operational information as of 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13, Ukrinform reports.

According to the General Staff, fighting in the Kharkiv direction continues. The number of combat engagements increased to 12. In particular, a firefight started in the area of Starytsia.

The total losses of the Russian invaders in this area amount to 106 people, 25 pieces of weapons, and military equipment.

As reported earlier, Russian troops had partial success near Lukiantsi, Kharkiv region, and managed to stop the enemy’s advance. —>READ MORE HERE

Intense Fighting Near Vovchansk, Russian Troops Gain Tactical Ground:

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) reported ongoing battles for the border town of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, with Russia achieving tactical success.

“The enemy deployed significant forces, up to five battalions, in the attack on the town and is disregarding its losses,” the report stated.

The AFU disclosed that Russian troops have lost more than 100 soldiers in a single day in this sector alone.

“At present, the enemy has gained tactical advantage,” the report said.

The General Staff also reported ongoing combat operations in sectors including Pylna, Lukyantsi, Hlyboke, Oliynikove, Murom, Buhruvatka.

“During the day, the enemy initiated 22 assaults in these sectors, with 14 still ongoing,” the message read.

According to Deep State data, Russian forces have occupied additional villages in the Kharkiv region and are advancing towards Vovchansk.

The Deep State map revealed that in proximity to the settlement of Lyptsi, Russian forces have seized control of the settlements of Morokhovets-Oliinykove-Zelene, advancing further toward the village of Lyptsi.

Intense fighting persists for the village of Lukyantsi, where Russian forces are nearly in full control, while attempts to gain a foothold in Hlyboke continue.

Deep State reported ongoing Russian advancements towards Vovchansk, positioning themselves on the outskirts for potential entry into the city.

Contradictory reports on Russian troop entry into Vovchansk have circulated on social media, with the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security (Spravdi) labeling it as Russian propaganda. —>READ MORE HERE

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