Ukraine struggles to hold back Russia incursion near Kharkiv | BBC News

Ukraine is struggling to hold back a major Russian incursion near its second biggest city of Kharkiv.

Thousands of people are fleeing their homes in the northeastern region, as missiles routinely target the area.

The cross-border offensive is one of the most significant Russian ground attacks since the start of the war.

During a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told President Volodymyr Zelensky that military aid is “now on its way”.

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