According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Battlegroup North units have liberated several settlements in the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. The ministry reported that Russian troops gained control of Shevyakovka in the Kharkov Region through active operations. Similar advances include the liberation of Peschanoye in Kharkov and Potapovka in Sumy Region over the past week. These reports detail inflicted casualties on Ukrainian forces and improved tactical positions along the northern front. The claims were disseminated via official channels and covered by state-affiliated wire services.