https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-tries-to-push-across-northeast-ukraine-instead-ukrainian-forces-counterattackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-tries-to-push-across-northeast-ukraine-instead-ukrainian-forces-counterattackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-tries-to-push-across-northeast-ukraine-instead-ukrainian-forces-counterattack#u45780Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:25:47 +0000Ukrainian forces have gained ground in northern Kharkiv Oblast, successfully thwarting a Russian offensive operation. While Russian forces attempted to push across northeast Ukraine, Ukrainian counterattacks reversed the momentum. The Institute for the Study of War reports that these movements stopped a specific Russian operation, leading to territorial gains for Ukraine in the region. This shift follows a period of Russian attempts to establish a presence in the area, which now appear to be failing as Ukrainian troops push forward.Why it mattersThe Kharkiv region remains a primary flashpoint