Russian troops attempt to cross Oskil River in Kharkiv region – Ukraine’s Armed Forces

The Defense Forces are recording attempts by Russian troops to cross the Oskil River in the Kharkiv region using inflatable boats. However, all attempts have been unsuccessful, according to Andrii Rubtsov, an officer from the communications department of the 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade, during a national telethon live broadcast.

“We are observing the enemy’s attempts to cross the Oskil River. They are using inflatable boats for this, but since our UAV pilots are actively working, these attempts remain unsuccessful,” Rubtsov stated.

He added that aerial reconnaissance identifies these enemy efforts, while drone pilots and bombers destroy the boats and Russian personnel.

Situation on the frontline

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 191 combat engagements were recorded on December 31. In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy launched one attack near the settlement of Vovchansk.

Ukrainian fighters have reported that Russian forces are trying to establish positions on the right-bank part of the Kherson region, making daily attempts to land on islands in the Dnipro Delta.

Additionally, the spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, Andrii Demchenko, noted that the enemy is attempting to expand its zone of influence in the Kharkiv region. There have been attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to infiltrate the area, but their activity has decreased recently.