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Reports indicate Ukrainian forces are encircled near Kharkov

Ukrainian troops are reportedly increasingly encircled near Kharkov, while Russian forces are expanding a buffer zone near the border. The available information does not provide independently confirmed details or scale.

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If confirmed, the development could worsen the battlefield situation and increase pressure on civilians near the Russia-Ukraine border.

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  1. Ukrainian Troop Encirclement Near Kharkov Expands Buffer Zone Protecting Russian Border ↗globalsecurity.org · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

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