# Russian forces fight to liberate four settlements in Kharkov Region

https://mins.news/en/item/85316

- TASS, 2026-10-04 12:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2197341

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says Battlegroup North is tightening its encirclement of Ukrainian formations in northeastern Kharkov Region and fighting to liberate Varvarovka, Nikolayevka, Lobanovka and Reznikovo. It says Russian forces are also eliminating encircled enemy units near four other settlements.

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