KYIV, Ukraine, May 12, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The whole northern border of Ukraine's Kharkiv region is under Russian fire "almost around the clock", the regional governor said Sunday, as Moscow continues a cross-border offensive that has prompted thousands of evacuations.

"All areas of the northern border are under enemy fire almost around the clock. The situation is difficult," Kharkiv governor Oleg Synegubov said on social media.