Russians from the north are advancing on Kupiansk — Joint Forces Operation
Russian occupation forces continue to attempt assaults toward Kupiansk from the north. At the same time, the Joint Forces Operation notes that the effectiveness of these attacks is significantly lower than the Russian command had anticipated. The situation on this section of the front remains relatively stable.
This was reported by Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the Joint Forces Operation, during the “Yedyni Novyny” telethon.
According to the spokesperson for the Joint Forces Operation, the enemy is attempting to advance through nearby settlements, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are confidently holding back this pressure.
“They are trying to push through the city from the north, applying pressure via Holubivka, though now with less effectiveness than they had hoped for previously. The situation in this regard remains unchanged; it’s just that their effectiveness is declining,” Tregubov noted.
Tregubov also noted that despite the low effectiveness of the assaults, the threat to the city remains. Russian troops still maintain small tactical groups directly in Kupiansk and continue to attempt to build on their success from the northern flank.
Viktor Tregubov emphasized that the occupiers’ actions on the battlefield are often driven not by military expediency but by the need to report to senior leadership in Moscow. Russian commanders create the appearance of success where none exists.
“They have committed themselves in promises and reports to showing progress in a certain direction, and even if there is none in reality, they simply try to demonstrate it, at least through troop movements,” the spokesperson noted.
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