12 September 2022 at 22:44 USA: Russian forces withdraw into Russia Russia has largely given up the Kharkiv region, and many of its units are withdrawing into Russian territory, is the analysis of the US Department of Defense. This is written by Reuters, which reports from a press briefing. – Our assessment is that the Ukrainians are making progress in the fight to liberate and recapture areas in the south and east, said the spokesperson during the press briefing. He goes on to say that on the ground in and around Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, Russian forces have largely surrendered the territories they conquered earlier in the war. – They have retreated to the north and east. Many of these units have crossed the border into Russia. (NTB)
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