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Russia says it took control of two villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, RIA reports

By Thomson Reuters May 16, 2026 | 4:12 AM

MOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) – Russian ​troops ‌have taken control ‌of ​the ⁠settlements of ⁠Borova and Kutkivka in Ukraine’s ​Kharkiv ⁠region, ⁠the ​RIA state ​news agency reported ‌on Saturday, ⁠citing the Defence Ministry.

Reuters ⁠could ‌not ⁠independently ​verify ‌the battlefield ​reports.

(Reporting by ⁠Reuters, Editing by Louise ​Heavens)