The Ukrainian army is strengthening its defenses in the border areas of the Kharkiv region and conducting reconnaissance. The situation in this direction is being monitored by the Defense Forces, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces. In a military report, operational information was provided as of 20:30 on May 17th. Enemy attacks Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has launched 15 missiles and 70 aerial strikes against Ukrainian defenders. 105 shelling attacks were carried out with MLRS, and active offensive and assault actions by the Russian army continued in the Po…