Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as Russia claims gains in Sumy

Active combat operations persist across northern, eastern, and southern sectors of the front in Ukraine, with both sides reporting contrasting localized developments. Ukrainian troops are advancing along the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupiansk, while an official announcement is anticipated regarding Ukrainian control over nearly 200 square kilometers in the Lyman area.

In contrast, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that its forces captured several settlements on the approaches to Sumy. Russian forces also targeted ammunition storage facilities in the Kyiv region. Meanwhile, in the southern Zaporizhzhia sector, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov publicly refuted claims of Ukrainian operational gains, asserting that defense lines remain stable. Contested engagements continue across all primary tactical directions.

Sources: The Insider