Russian troops expand control zone in Kharkiv region
As of September 8, 2026, the Russian military is expanding the encirclement around AFU units in the Kharkiv region.
Yulduz Salimov1 min readText size
Russian units continue to expand their zone of control in the Kharkiv region, tightening the encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) grouping. Active combat operations in this sector are ongoing as of September 8, 2026.
The Russian offensive is accompanied by operations in border areas, including sections adjacent to the Belgorod region. Military actions are aimed at limiting the maneuverability of Ukrainian formations and gradually tightening the encirclement.
Source: ria.ru
