Russia’s Assault On Kharkiv Tests Ukraine’s Combat Performance And Defensive Depth – Analysis

By Can Kasapoğlu 

**1. Battlefield Assessment: Russia Renews Its Push in Kharkiv**

Russian forces have renewed their push for the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in an initial assault featuring numerous midsized, tactical infantry units backed by heavy armor and artillery.

Neither Moscow nor Kyiv fully controls the border...