
Two combat groups of the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to escape from the encirclement in the Cherny area in the Kharkov region, but their attempt was thwarted by Russian troops of the North group, who continue to tighten the ring and expand the zone of control.
AI-generated summary
During the fighting in the Kharkov region, Russian forces continue operations to encircle and suppress Ukrainian units, in particular the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Two combat groups of the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to escape from the encirclement in the Cherny area in the Kharkov region, but their attempt was thwarted.
Units of the Russian group of troops “North” in the Kharkov region continue to tighten the encirclement and expand the external zone of control, defeating enemy manpower and equipment in several areas.
MOSCOW, September 23 - RIA Novosti. Two groups of the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to escape from the encirclement in the Kharkov region, law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti.
“The enemy attempted to leave the encirclement in the Cherny area by two combat groups of the 22nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade on foot. The advance was detected in advance by reconnaissance, and as a result of complex fire damage the attempt was foiled,” the agency’s interlocutor said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The North group of forces will continue operations to compress the encirclement and suppress resistance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kharkov region
Likely · Within days
Attempts to break out of encirclement by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Cherny area may be repeated if the tactical situation changes
Possible · Within weeks

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