A Ukrainian recon commander in Kharkiv said its first line of defense was missing, in a 'betrayal' that allowed Russian troops to just walk in

• A Ukrainian commander complained that promised defenses in Kharkiv are missing, per the BBC.
• Denys Yaroslavskyi called the lack of defense like mines a "betrayal," blaming corruption or negligence.
• Russia has launched a renewed assault on Kharkiv, with an estimated 35,000 troops pushing on the northern front.

The commander of a Ukrainian reconnaissance unit said defenses in Kharkiv have been lacking as Russia tries to push into the region, blaming corruption or negligence from officials.