Ukrainian forces push near Kupiansk as heavy fighting persists in east

Heavy fighting continues along the eastern front, with Ukraine's General Staff recording over 220 combat engagements in a single day. Intense Russian attacks focused on the Lyman, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka sectors, where Ukrainian forces reported repelling dozens of assault attempts.

Near Kupiansk, Ukrainian troops conducted infantry clearing operations on the right bank of the Oskil River following electronic warfare efforts to suppress Russian drone capabilities. Simultaneously, conflicting accounts persist across other sectors. Russian defense officials claimed control over several settlements near Sumy and dismissed reports of Ukrainian advances in Zaporizhzhia. In contrast, independent reports highlighted potential Ukrainian gains near Lyman covering up to 200 square kilometers. Drone strikes and aerial bombardment also targeted areas near Kyiv as attacks continued overnight.

Sources: NV, The Insider, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда