Russians continue their offensive in the Kharkiv region, having had partial success near the village of Lukiantsi. Defense forces stopped the occupiers' advance

This was reported by Espresso.

This was reported by the General Staff.

"As of 14.00 on 13.05.2024 (the enemy - ed.) carried out 11 attacks, 2 combat clashes are currently underway. The enemy does not stop trying to force the units of the Defense Forces from their positions. He had a partial success in the area of Lukianets. The enemy's advance has been stopped", the statement said.

The Defense Forces are carrying out counterattacks.

Russians launched 8 air strikes near the settlements of Udy, Vovchansk, Lyptsi, Hrafske and Vesele in Kharkiv region.

"To strengthen the troops in the Kharkiv direction, the reserves created in advance have been moved. Depending on the development of the situation, the grouping will continue to build up. The troops are provided with the necessary amount of munitions", the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.

Since the beginning of the day, enemy losses in the Kharkiv sector amount to 97 people and 8 units of weapons and military equipment.

• On May 13, Director of the Defense Express information and consulting company Serhiy Zgurets noted that the enemy is trying to stretch the front line and pull our reserves from Donbas to Kharkiv region.