Ukraine Decoded

Ukraine Decoded

2024: The Surprise Incursion into Northern Kharkiv

Ukrainian defenders were caught off guard, allowing Russian forces to establish a "buffer zone."

May 10, 2026
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On May 10, 2024, Russian forces launched a surprise cross-border offensive into northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, attempting to create a “buffer zone” around their Belgorod.

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