On the eve of the Ukrainian forces held a counterattack in the Kharkov region in the Balakli area, which probably threw Russian forces to the left bank (north side) of the Seversky Donets and Middle Balaklaika rivers. This was announced by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in the daily report.
“Most likely, Ukrainian troops liberated the recruitment (less than 3 km northwest of Balakliy). On the shots with geolocation published on September 6, Ukrainian infantry in the eastern recruitment is visible. Several Russian sources recognized Ukrainian successes in the recruitment and reported that they recognized him. that Russian troops destroyed unscrewed bridges in the eastern environs of Balakli to prevent the further advance of Ukrainian troops, ”American analysts noted.
ISW emphasized that Russian forces probably no longer retain their former positions in Bayrak and New Hussar (south of Balaklia on the right bank of the Seversky Donets river).
Military experts believe that Russia transferred forces from Kharkov and Eastern Ukraine to the southern direction will allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to counterattack in the region.