The offensive on Kharkiv, according to military analysts, is the first phase of Russia's summer campaign, aimed at bringing the Kremlin a decisive victory in the war. Using its numerical advantage, Russia intends to create threats to break the front in several locations, forcing the Ukrainian armed forces to disperse its forces and eventually make a breakthrough, most likely in the Donbas.

The attack on Kharkov, according to military analysts, is the first phase of the Russian summer campaign, which should bring the Kremlin final success in the war. Using a numerical advantage, Russia intends to create a threat of breaking the front in several places, forcing the Armed Forces to disperse forces, and in the end to take a breakthrough, most likely in the Donbass.