Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as Russia claims progress near Sumy

Active fighting persists across multiple sectors of the front line in Ukraine, with both sides presenting contrasting reports of territorial control. Ukrainian troops have advanced along the right bank of the Oskil River to the north of Kupiansk, while officials prepare to announce the retrieval of up to 200 square kilometers near Lyman.

Conversely, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that its forces captured several settlements on the approaches to Sumy. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov publicly denied claims of Ukrainian tactical breakthroughs, asserting that Russian defensive positions remain secure. Meanwhile, overnight strikes targeted ammunition storage facilities in the Kyiv region amid ongoing nationwide aerial bombardments.

Sources: The Insider.