Day: January 2, 2025

In the Kharkiv region, the cities of Izium and Balakliia are being prepared for circular defense. In particular, the construction of fortifications continues, which is part of planned measures, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov.
 

In particular, Synehubov explained that the measures to strengthen the region’s defense, including in the settlements of Izium and Balakliia, are part of planned actions to bolster the Kharkiv region’s defense capabilities.

“Again, these are, so to speak, planned measures being implemented now to account for the actual frontline, possible changes in the enemy’s direction of movement, and, in principle, its priorities along the front line. Therefore, of course, the priority is the construction of fortifications and circular defense for the city of Balakliia and the city of Izium,” the Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration said.

Syniehubov noted that he cannot currently disclose information about the stage of construction of the fortifications. At the same time, he emphasized that the administration fulfills all the tasks assigned to it.

The Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration also mentioned that part of the work is being carried out directly by military personnel. According to him, the process proceeds according to an approved plan and is under complete military control.

Yesterday, Andrii Rubtsov, an officer of the communications department of the 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade, stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had recorded attempts by the Russians to cross the Oskil River in the Kharkiv region. The enemy is using inflatable boats, but all attempts are unsuccessful.