Ukrainian troops advance near Kupiansk and Lyman amidst heavy fighting

Ukrainian forces have registered tactical advancements along the Oskil River north of Kupiansk and around Lyman, where up to 200 square kilometers are expected to be officially confirmed under Ukrainian control. Meanwhile, heavy fighting persists across multiple fronts, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting more than 220 combat engagements within 24 hours, heavily concentrated in the Pokrovsk and South Slobozhan sectors.

In contrast, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed its troops captured several settlements near Sumy. Meanwhile, Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov publicly refuted reports of Ukrainian gains in the Zaporizhzhia region. Separate Russian strikes were also reported against ammunition depots in the Kyiv region.

Sources: Radio Svoboda, The Insider