Ukrainian forces expel Russians from bridgehead on right bank of Oskil River near Novomlynsk

Ukrainian forces have expelled Russian troops from a bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil River near the village of Novomlynsk, Kharkiv region.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

In the Kharkiv region, near the village of Novomlynsk, Kupiansk district, Russian troops tried to seize and hold a bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil.

Despite their superiority in forces, the enemy managed to cross the water obstacle. However, Ukrainian defenders, backed by artillery and UAV units, successfully drove the invaders from the bridgehead.

Notably, the 8th Assault Battalion of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" played a key role in clearing the area of Russian forces.

The operation resulted in the destruction of enemy troops, securing the right bank of the Oskil River. The General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian flags now fly over Novomlynsk.