Ukrainian counteroffensive retakes Balakliia, Kupiansk and Izium as Russia announces a regrouping in Kharkiv oblast
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A Ukrainian offensive that began around 6 September broke through Russian lines in Kharkiv oblast. Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on 10 September Ukraine controlled Balakliia, Ukrainian forces said they had entered Kupiansk, and Kyiv announced the recapture of Izium on 11 September. Russia's defence ministry said it had decided to regroup troops from the Balakliia and Izium areas to reinforce the Donetsk front. Zelenskyy said on 12 September about 6,000 square kilometres had been retaken.
- When
- 10 September 2022
- Where
- Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- territorial change · military
- Acting party
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Against
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Ukraine announced the gains and Russia's defence ministry announced its withdrawal.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
- Origin of the claim Voice of America
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Ukrainian counteroffensive retakes Balakliia, Kupiansk and Izium as Russia announces a regrouping in Kharkiv oblast", ev-20261027-7ccv, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-7ccv/