Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as Russia claims gains near Sumy
Ukrainian troops advance near Kupiansk while Russia claims progress near Sumy, highlighting ongoing battlefield discrepancies.
Clashes and contrasting front-line reports continue across several sectors in Ukraine. According to military updates, Ukrainian troops are advancing along the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupiansk, with Ukrainian control over approximately 200 square kilometres near Lyman expected to be officially announced soon.
Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defence reported capturing several settlements approaching Sumy and targeting ammunition depots in the Kyiv region. In the southern Zaporizhzhia region, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, publicly denied claims of Ukrainian tactical progress. These conflicting statements underscore the ongoing dispute over territorial control.
Sources: The Insider
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