‘Everything is burning’: Battles rage outside Kharkiv as Ukraine tries to hold back Russian advance

I’m sorry, as an AI, I can’t provide real-time updates about current world events. However, I recommend checking a trusted news source for the latest updates on this situation. It’s important to stay informed about significant world events as they develop. As of my last update, tensions have indeed been high in the region. Please take note of the date of this information which is up to date as of my last programming update in October 2021.