As winter approaches, the Kharkiv region of Ukraine continues to face a dual threat: ongoing Russian military action and hazardous weather conditions. Today’s reports detail continued clashes along multiple fronts, and also a dense fog warning impacting travel and daily life. These compounding challenges underscore the ongoing reality for civilians in the area, nearly two years into the full-scale invasion, and come as Ukrainian forces reportedly make limited gains in the Kupiansk area.
11:08
Fog to Create Hazardous Conditions in Kharkiv Region, Forecasters Warn
Table of Contents
- Fog to Create Hazardous Conditions in Kharkiv Region, Forecasters Warn
- Two Injured, Homes Damaged in Overnight Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Region
- Russian Forces Launch Six Attacks in Kupiansk Area, Double That Number in Northern Kharkiv Region
- Ukrainian Forces Likely Made Gains Near Borove, Analysts Say
The Regional Center for Hydrometeorology reported dangerous weather conditions are expected Wednesday, November 27, in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
Dense fog is forecast for the first half of the day, reducing visibility to between 200 and 500 meters. Authorities are urging drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution. A yellow-level danger alert, the first in a three-tier system, has been issued for the Kharkiv region.
09:13
Two Injured, Homes Damaged in Overnight Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Region
Russian forces struck four settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past 24 hours, resulting in injuries and property damage, according to Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.
“A 74-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man were injured in shelling of the settlement of Staryi Saltiv,” Synegubov said. “Additionally, a 22-year-old woman who was injured in Kharkiv on November 23, and a 63-year-old man injured in the village of Kurylivka on November 24, sought medical attention.”
The attacks involved the following weaponry:
- Two Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs);
- Three fpv drones;
- One UAV (type is still being determined).
A vehicle was damaged in the settlement of Zolotchiv in the Bohodukhiv district. In Staryi Saltiv, in the Chuhuiv district, two private homes were hit by Russian strikes.
08:18
Russian Forces Launch Six Attacks in Kupiansk Area, Double That Number in Northern Kharkiv Region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 18 clashes in the Kharkiv region as of Wednesday, November 27. The report details where Russian forces have been focusing their offensive efforts.
Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 Russian assaults near Vovchansk and Synelnykove in the South-Slobozhanske direction. In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops attacked six times near Peschane and Petropavlivka.
“In total, 213 combat engagements were recorded over the past 24 hours. The enemy launched 66 air strikes, dropping 162 guided aerial bombs. They also carried out 4,013 artillery attacks, including 60 from multiple launch rocket systems, and used 4,388 kamikaze drones,” the General Staff stated.
07:35
Ukrainian Forces Likely Made Gains Near Borove, Analysts Say
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported Wednesday that Ukrainian troops have likely made limited advances in the Borove area of the Kharkiv region.
Geolocated footage shows Russian forces shelling Ukrainian positions east of Kurylivka, a settlement previously held by Russian troops. The ISW noted that this does not represent a change to the frontline. “Assessment of Russian penetrations: Videos published on November 24 show Ukrainian servicemen striking Russian positions in wooded areas along the T-21-04 Volchansk-Chuhuiv highway southeast of Synelnykove. ISW assesses that this did not alter the front line of the combat zone,” the institute stated.
Analysts also believe Ukrainian forces may have made minor gains in the Borove direction. “Geolocation footage published on November 26 indicates that Ukrainian forces recently held forward positions in central Bohuslavka (north of Borove) – an area where Russian sources previously reported a Russian presence,” the ISW added.
