Ukraine repels heavy front-line attacks as counter-operations expand near Kupiansk

Ukrainian forces faced severe pressure across eastern front lines, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting over 250 combat engagements in a single day. Russian troops launched repeated assaults toward Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman in an attempt to break through defensive positions.

Despite heavy Russian pressure, Ukrainian infantry executed successful localized operations north of Kupiansk along the Oskil River after disabling Russian drone assets. Tactical reports also pointed to potential Ukrainian advances covering up to 200 square kilometers near Lyman.

However, conflicting claims persist across other sectors. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated its forces captured several settlements near Sumy, while Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov publicly rejected assertions of Ukrainian gains in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Sources: NV, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.