# Russian forces launch offensive on 10-km front near Olkhovatka, military expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/23241

- TASS, 2026-08-16 00:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2173785

> Russian forces are advancing along a nearly 10-kilometer front near Olkhovatka in the Kharkov Region while clearing Ukrainian troops from the area, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS. He said Russian forces must eliminate an enemy stronghold northwest of Olkhovatka to build momentum there.

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