The representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Andrii Yusov, reported that Ukrainian intelligence was aware of the Russian occupiers' plans for an offensive in the Kharkiv region. Relevant authorities were informed about this.
"It can be said that the enemy's actions in this direction started according to a known and communicated schedule. As is proper for the Main Intelligence Directorate, all necessary agencies and their leadership were informed," Yusov said.
According to him, battles are ongoing in the Kharkiv region, involving special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate.
"Currently, the enemy is suffering heavy losses. All necessary information is being disseminated, including to the General Staff," the intelligence officer added.
Yusov noted that the occupiers deployed soldiers from the Moscow and Leningrad military districts to the Kharkiv region. He addressed the Russian military and called on them to surrender. The representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate mentioned that such cases have already occurred.
"Considering the scale of the situation with the Russian grouping, their losses, and future ones as well, a decision was made to quickly open an additional camp for Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine," Yusov stated.
What's happening in the Kharkiv region
On the night of May 10, Russian occupying forces launched an offensive in the northern part of the Kharkiv region. Invaders attempted to break through Ukrainian positions near the town of Vovchansk.
Ukrainian defense forces repelled the enemy's attack, but fighting continued in this direction. Additionally, Vovchansk is being shelled by the occupiers. According to the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the situation in the Kharkiv region has escalated.
According to Ukrainian military officials, there is currently no threat to Kharkiv. The Russian Federation likely wants to divert Ukrainian forces and reserves to other sectors of the front.