Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk while Russia claims gains near Sumy

Conflicting operational reports continue across active fronts in Ukraine. Ukrainian troops are reportedly advancing along the right bank of the Oskil River, north of Kupiansk. Additionally, reports indicate an upcoming official announcement confirming Ukrainian control over up to 200 square kilometers in the Lyman sector.

Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defence reported that its forces captured several settlements on the approaches to Sumy. Russian strikes also targeted ammunition storage facilities in the Kyiv region. In the Zaporizhzhia sector, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, publicly denied assertions of Ukrainian military progress, maintaining that Russian defensive positions remain secure.

Sources: The Insider