MOSCOW: Russia announced on Monday that its military forces have made significant territorial gains along the Kupiansk front in northeast Ukraine, advancing approximately three kilometers (about two miles) over the past three days. This progression is part of Russia’s ongoing efforts to reclaim territories it had previously lost during the course of its offensive campaign.
Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, including the city of Kupiansk and its surrounding areas, was liberated by Ukrainian forces in September of the previous year. However, recent developments have seen Moscow renew its military assault on this region.
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According to Moscow’s defense ministry, Russian troops have demonstrated an advance of approximately 11 kilometers along the front over the past three days, penetrating more than three kilometers into enemy-held territories. The ministry further asserted that its position along the front line in the area has been “improved,” and that Russian forces are actively repelling Ukrainian counter-attacks.
Amid escalating tensions, Russia conducted multiple waves of attacks on Ukraine during the night, while Ukrainian forces targeted bridges within their occupied territories on the preceding Sunday.
The situation remains highly dynamic and fluid, with both sides engaged in military maneuvers and operations. The ongoing developments underscore the delicate balance of power and the complex geopolitical landscape in the region.
