Russia Hits Ukrainian Forces in Kharkiv Region, Says Defense Ministry

A still image from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sept. 2, 2022, shows what it said to be a Russian military convoy heading towards the frontline in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, at an unidentified location. Russian Defense Ministry/Handout via Reuters

MOSCOW—Russian forces are hitting Ukrainian army positions in the Kharkiv region with precision strikes, the country’s defense ministry said on Sunday.

Strikes are being carried out by airborne troops, missiles and artillery, the ministry said on social media.

Reuters was not immediately able to verify the reports.