Zelenskiy Says Russia Attempts a New Offensive Near Kharkiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stated that Russia has launched a new offensive near the city of Kharkiv. The assault has been repelled so far, but Zelenskiy warns that Russia may bring in more reserves to support the offensive. This attack comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a plan to create a buffer zone along the border to protect Russian regions. Ukrainian and Western officials believe that the bombardment of Kharkiv is an attempt to force the evacuation of civilians. [Extracted from the article]