**Russian troops are reportedly jettisoning equipment as they withdraw from Ukraine, according to US officials.**.
**The officials said that the Russians are abandoning tanks, armored vehicles, and other equipment as they retreat from the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine.**.
**The equipment is being left behind in fields and along roadsides, and some of it has been destroyed by the Russians themselves.**.
**The US officials said that the Russians are likely jettisoning the equipment because they are unable to transport it all as they withdraw.**.
**The officials said that the Russians are also facing logistical problems, including a lack of fuel and supplies.**.
**The abandonment of equipment is a sign that the Russian military is struggling to maintain its supply lines and is facing setbacks on the battlefield.**.
**The Ukrainian military has been making significant gains in the Kharkiv region in recent weeks, and the Russians are now withdrawing from the area.**.
**The Ukrainian military has retaken several towns and villages in the region, and is now pushing towards the city of Izium.**.
**The Russian military has been struggling to make progress in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion in February.**.
**The Russian military has been plagued by logistical problems and has suffered heavy losses.**.
**The Ukrainian military has been able to resist the Russian invasion and has launched a counteroffensive in recent weeks.**.
**The Russian military is now facing a major setback in the Kharkiv region, and is likely to continue to face challenges in the coming weeks and months.**.
