Russian Forces Continue to Penetrate Kupiansk: Gradual Military Presence Expansion and Tactics of Occupiers
Recent intelligence analyses from Kupiansk, a strategic city in Kharkiv region, reveal a steady increase in the Russian military’s presence in the area.
According to DeepState, Russian troops are persistently attempting to establish control within key parts of the city, advancing into central districts and near neighborhoods such as ‘Yuvileinyi’.
An updated map illustration displays an expanding ‘gray zone’, indicating that occupation forces are gradually consolidating their positions across Kupiansk.
Experts note that Ukrainian forces have recently succeeded in preventing the use of hostile ‘pipes’ — a reference to clandestine crossing routes — compelling the enemy to resort to alternative paths, primarily through rivers and forested areas.
This shift has slowed their infiltration but not stopped it entirely.
Despite limited crossings, the Russian side has amassed enough forces to conduct assault operations and perform sabotage or reconnaissance activities.
DeepState reports that Russian units are supported by drones and mortars targeting Ukrainian positions outside Kupiansk’s periphery.
Furthermore, intelligence indicates that occupiers continue to utilize civilian clothing to infiltrate the city and conduct reconnaissance, complicating the defenders’ efforts to secure and clear the area.
These tactics aim to gather intelligence, assess Ukrainian deployment, and prepare for future strikes.
Background information highlights that Kupiansk’s mayor, Andriy Besedin, previously announced ongoing counter-diversion operations amid intense shelling from Russian forces, which deploy all available weapons to press their advances.
The ongoing battle for control over Kupiansk signifies a critical phase in the conflict, where every meter of territory holds strategic importance for both sides.