Russia mounts 'surprise' assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years.

"At approximately 05:00, there was an attempt by the enemy to break through our defensive line under the cover of armoured vehicles." the defence ministry said.

Ukraine military command were aware of this and anticipated their forces to meet the enemy with reserve troops, brigades and artillery.

Russian soldiers penetrated at least one kilometre towards the town of Vovchansk. The aim, was to get 10 kms deep and create a buffer zone at the border to secure Russian territory from feeling the war.

Russian forces had also penetrated five kilometers towards the village of Krasne by four Russian battalions - about 2000 men.

Ukraine northern troops have been launching the most powerful artillery and airstrikes against the enemy since yesterday evening.

"I think as of now we have stopped the enemy with artillery fire,” Zelensky said

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