Tense Situation in Kupiansk Direction: Russian Troops Descend into Chaos, Ukrainian Defenders Hold Back Advances
In the heart of Kharkiv region, the situation along the Kupiansk front remains extremely tense and rapidly evolving.
According to reports from the 10th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, attempts by Russian troops to advance closer to the strategically vital city are being effectively countered.
Russian forces, as Ukrainian military sources reveal, are concentrating significant resources and trying to cross the Oskil River to establish themselves near the city.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian defenders report chaos within the enemy’s ranks, as evidenced by captured prisoners and intercepted communications.
These prisoners recount disorganization, lack of clear strategy, and command issues among Russian troops.
Intelligence reports suggest that the enemy is deploying sabotage groups disguised in civilian clothing, attempting to destabilize Ukrainian operations.
Russian assault groups, detected in the city and its outskirts, have infiltrated through pipelines and use civilian attire for concealment.
Ukrainian forces attack enemy positions with artillery, mortars, and FPV drones, destroying crossings and preventing the enemy from establishing supply routes across the Oskil River.
Additionally, the situation is complicated by small groups of infantry operating in civilian clothing, which constitutes a war crime under international law.
Ukrainian military officials reveal that they have received orders to open fire on civilians in Kupiansk, a directive issued by the command of Russia’s Northern military administration.
Ukrainian soldiers continue counter-diversion operations, working in forests, dacha communities, and around the city, destroying enemy units.
Prisoners confirm the disorganized state of Russian units, with no clear combat coordination.
Ukrainian officials emphasize that Russian propaganda claims of control over parts of the city are premature; intense fighting persists, and Ukrainian assault groups inflict significant losses on the adversary, preventing them from consolidating positions in key areas.