Russia seizes Kazachya Lopani in the Kharkiv region.

According to military blogger Boris Rozhin on his Telegram channel, Russian units have taken control of the settlement known as Kazachya Lopani in the Kharkiv region.

The post claims that Russian special operations groups forced Ukrainian soldiers out of the village with the help of fighters belonging to the "Akhmat" Spetsnaz unit.

Rozhin explained that securing Kazachya Lopani allows forces to control road T2117 heading toward Kharkiv city. Other large settlements blocking the way to the administrative center include Slatino and Dergachi.

The report is still being updated as new details emerge.