Russian Forces Capture Novovasilevka in Kharkov Region; Ukraine Reports 1,245 Daily Casualties

Russian troops have captured the settlement of Novovasilevka in Ukraine's Kharkov Region, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. The seizure was achieved through active offensive operations conducted by Battlegroup North units over a 24-hour period ending May 28, 2026.

According to Russian Defense Ministry figures, Ukrainian forces sustained approximately 1,245 casualties across all frontline areas during the same period. Battlegroup North reported 185 casualties and the destruction of two armored combat vehicles in its operational areas near settlements including Rubezhnoye, Kazachya Lopan, and Bely Kolodez in Kharkov Region, as well as in the Sumy direction near Khrapovshchina, Luzhki, Pisarevka, Pustogorod, and Volnaya Sloboda. Additional losses recorded by Battlegroup North included 13 motor vehicles and one artillery gun.

Battlegroup West reported inflicting over 180 casualties on Ukrainian troops while destroying one tank and two armored combat vehicles in areas near Nechvolodovka, Monachinovka in Kharkov Region, and Krasny Liman, Yatskovka, and Rubtsy in Donetsk People's Republic. Battlegroup South reported approximately 90 casualties and the destruction of four armored combat vehicles in its operational areas. Battlegroup Center reported over 370 casualties and the destruction of three field artillery guns, while Battlegroup East reported more than 370 casualties and one armored combat vehicle destroyed. Battlegroup Dnepr reported approximately 50 casualties and the destruction of two jamming stations.

These figures represent Russian military claims and have not been independently verified. The combat operations continue as part of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.