However, they consider "it is extremely unlikely that the Russian forces will capture the Kharkiv region or Kharkiv - the second largest city in Ukraine - taking into account the pace of Russia's promotion in the Donbass and still urgent problems with the formation of forces and rear.
" ISW analysts say that in recent days Russian troops have already made unsuccessful storms and attempts to fight combat in Chepel, Shchurivka and Husarivka (northwest of Izium) and restored the assault on Dmitrovka and Brazhkivka (southwest of Izium). It is also likely that as a bridgehead for its offensive in the Kharkiv region (including a possible attack on Kharkiv from the southeast), the Russian Army can use its positions in the Balakliya and Great Komyshivakha.
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