Ukrainian forces advance near Kupyansk as heavy fighting continues

Heavy combat operations persist across eastern and northern Ukraine, with the Ukrainian General Staff recording more than 230 daily combat engagements. Ukrainian troops reportedly conducted infantry clearing operations north of Kupyansk along the Oskil River following targeted strikes against Russian drone capabilities, while potential tactical gains were also reported near Lyman.

In contrast, Russian military officials claimed territorial progress near Sumy and denied reports of Ukrainian advances in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Away from the frontline, overnight Russian air strikes hit the Brovary district in Kyiv Oblast, killing three civilians, including a child, and injuring three others. Emergency services responded to resulting fires across several districts.

Sources: NV, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda