The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled an assault by the Russian army near Kupyansk. The occupiers' military equipment was destroyed there.
Points of attention
- The Ukrainian Defense Forces effectively repelled a Russian assault near Kupyansk, destroying enemy military equipment.
- Multiple attempts by Russian troops to break into Kupyansk were thwarted by the defense forces, showcasing high combat readiness.
- The city of Kupyansk has faced Russian occupation before, but the Ukrainian military remains vigilant and in control of the situation.
- Significant losses were inflicted on the enemy army as three armored personnel carriers and one tank were destroyed in the battles near Kupyansk.
- Continuous attacks by the occupiers in various directions require Ukrainian forces to maintain a strong defense, as evidenced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report.
AFU destroyed 4 units of enemy military equipment near Kupyansk
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the agency, near Kupyansk, Russian troops made another assault attempt, involving 5 units of armored vehicles. However, their attempt was unsuccessful.
The defense forces repelled the enemy's assault attempt and burned enemy equipment. Three infantry fighting vehicles and one tank were destroyed.
The situation in the Kupyansk direction
It is worth recalling that this is not the first time the Russian army has tried to break into Kupyansk. The city was already under Russian occupation and was liberated in the fall of 2022.
On December 8, nine attacks by the invaders took place in the Kupyansk direction. Defense forces repelled enemy assault actions near Lozova, Masyutivka, Hlushkivka, Kolesnykivka, and Zeleny Gay.
In mid-November, Russian troops broke into Kupyansk. The occupiers were then destroyed, but they were unable to gain a foothold.
