This is Why Kharkiv is A trap For Zelensky

Day 3 of the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region of northern Ukraine has seen further advances by the Russian army on two axis: one to Vovchansk and another to Lyptsi . It has been confirmed that five villages have been captured including Strilecha, Krasne, Pylna and Borosivka. All reports suggest that it does not seem that Russia intends or brought enough forces to capture Kharkiv city which has been heavily defended with fortifications and trenches by Ukraine. Rather, it spears Russia has 3 primary goals: 1. Create a buffer zone for the Belgorod region to prevent any future Ukrainian incursions into the Russian regions 2. Advance to about 10 -15 km deep and put Kharkiv City within striking range of Russian artillery and 3. To divert Ukrainian troops away from other regions in the South, most likely from Donetsk, in particular Chasiv Yar. There is further evidence that goal number 3 is Russia’s primary goal. Russian reports say that the Russian ministry of defence is preparing a Russian offensive across the Dniper river to the west bank of Kherson. I suspect this is misinformation but who knows. Either way, Ukraine has sent reserves to defend Kharkiv but with weapons and ammo still low, this could prove dangerous if it exposes other areas on the front.