→ Updates from the first week of the new Kharkiv offensive ∞

Nice rundown here about the week and its progress.

The Kharkiv offensive has been ongoing for a week. Russia had some initial success, but Ukraine has been able to restrain Russian forces from advancing deeper.

There are many narratives and claims surrounding the situation. First, why was Russia able to advance so quickly? 1/ pic.twitter.com/Z3ERKP9V93

— Emil Kastehelmi (@emilkastehelmi) May 17, 2024

However, President Zelensky warns that this may only be the ‘first wave’.