Dozens of Russian soldiers trapped in Kharkiv’s Vovchansk factory

Earlier reports claimed that up to 200 Russian troops were surrounded there.

Jun 27, 2024 - 06:30

Dozens of Russian soldiers trapped in Kharkiv's Vovchansk factory

Several dozen Russian soldiers are still trapped in an aggregate factory in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, according to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration.

This follows earlier reports on 15 June that up to 200 Russian troops were surrounded after attempting to cross the Vovcha River.

“Several dozen occupiers are blocked at one of the industrial facilities in Vovchansk. The Russians are trying to break through but are constantly suffering losses in this direction,” Syniehubov wrote on Telegram.

Yurii Povkh, Kharkiv Operational Command spokesperson, confirmed ongoing Russian attempts to free the trapped soldiers.