Dotted with farmland and Soviet-era factories, Vovchansk's history of invasions traces back to World War II, with occupations by Nazi forces. Today, amidst Russia's war in Ukraine, it continues to witness crucial military confrontations.
The town fell to Russian forces in February 2022, faced a counter-offensive by Ukraine in September, and was attacked again in May 2023. Russia, employing strategies like the 'meat storm' and significant replenishment efforts, focuses a third of its budget on defense.
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