Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as Russia claims progress towards Sumy

Fighting along the front lines in Ukraine remains intense as both sides report contrasting tactical developments across multiple sectors. Ukrainian troops are reportedly advancing along the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupiansk, with military updates also pointing to an imminent confirmation of Ukrainian control over up to 200 square kilometres near Lyman.

Conversely, Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed its forces have captured several settlements leading towards Sumy and targeted ammunition depots in the Kyiv region. In the southern Zaporizhzhia region, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov publicly dismissed assertions of Ukrainian tactical breakthroughs. The conflicting claims underscore the ongoing contest for battlefield initiative across eastern and southern Ukraine.

Sources: The Insider