16 APR 2026
UkraineVovchanski Khutory, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

Russia captures Vovchanski Khutory in Kharkiv

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:33 UTC · 1 source

Russian forces have captured the village of Vovchanski Khutory in the Bilyi Kolodyaz direction of Kharkiv Oblast's Chuhuiv District. The fighting for the village lasted approximately four months and eight days. The settlement had a pre-war population of around 1,340 people and covers an area of about 4.14 square kilometers. This advance represents a continued, grinding Russian offensive effort in the Kharkiv region.

Key Details
Pre-war population: ~1,340
Land area: ~4.14 km²
Fighting duration: ~4 months, 8 days
Sources
TGAMK Mappingview14h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:33 UTC · First reported: 14h ago