Russia and Ukraine: Ukrainian troops arrive at the Russian border near Kharkiv, says the governor of the region

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image source, Telegram / Oleh Sinegubov

Ukrainian soldiers who have been fighting back near the northeastern city of Kharkiv have reached the Russian border, the region’s governor said.

Oleh Sinegubov wrote on the Telegram messaging app that troops from Battalion 227 had restored a sign at the state border.

“We thank everyone who, risking their lives, is liberating Ukraine from Russian invaders,” Sinegubov said.

Images were also published showing the soldiers displaying the “V” sign for victorygathered around a makeshift border post painted blue and yellow, addressing President Zelensky.

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