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Russia attacks Kharkiv: The new frontline?

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Russia has launched a surprise offensive into the Kharkiv region, in one of its most significant ground attacks since the start of the war.

So is this the start of the much anticipated summer offensive?

We hear from Olesiia, a Kharkiv resident, who fled the city with her children, and says the last few days reminds her of the beginning of the full scale invasion.

And friend of the podcast, Mark Galeotti, explains why Vladimir Putin has replaced his defence minister with an economist.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Charlie Henry, Natasha Mayo and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.

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