Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: "Partial Recapture of Kharkiv Region"

A man watches the destroyed employment center in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, following a Russian missile attack.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on the 7th (local time) that some parts of northeastern Kharkiv, currently occupied by Russia, have been recaptured.

According to local media, President Zelensky said, "There was good news in the Kharkiv region this week," and added, "All citizens should be proud of our warriors." He also said, "It is not yet time to reveal the names of the areas recaptured by Ukraine," indirectly confirming the recapture. He expressed gratitude to the three brigades involved in the recapture battle.

Earlier, Ukraine claimed to have encircled cities occupied by Russia on the eastern front. On the night of the 6th, Oleksiy Arestovych, an advisor to the presidential office, also explained that "lightning-fast changes are happening" in the Kharkiv region.

Currently, Ukraine is attempting to reclaim its territories taken by Russia. At the end of last month, a large-scale counteroffensive was launched in southern regions including Kherson, and since then, the recovery of some villages has been announced. Russia acknowledges Ukraine's attack attempts but denies their success, stating they ultimately failed.

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