Russian sources claim some troops are retreating from Izyum as Ukrainian forces surge ahead in their northeastern counteroffensive.
At times, pro-Russian sources and propagandists have painted an even bleaker picture than Ukrainian sources on the offensive near Kharkiv, indicating an impending collapse of Russian positions in the region. Though some reinforcements are rumored to be inbound per Russian media, it is unclear if they will arrive in time to prevent the loss of the occupied territories.
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