Russian troops were forced to abandon their frontline positions near a settlement in the Kupiansk sector due to heavy fire from Ukrainian forces.
The Khortytsia Group of Forces announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attempted unsuccessful offensives near Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Zahryzove. As a result of active fire from Ukrainian units, they were forced to retreat from their frontline positions. Intelligence reports indicate that Russian command is now trying to force troops back into position under threat of execution.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops attempted an assault near Vovchansk but failed.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks near Terny and Yampolivka. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue to amass troops for future offensives.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops used vehicles to transport personnel for an assault near Verkhniokamianske, but the convoy was detected in advance and destroyed along with its troops.
In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, fighting continues in urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, while Russian forces also attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses near Krymske. However, Ukraine’s tactical positions remain intact.
In the Pokrovsk sector, battles took place in Lysivka, Dachne, and Yantarne. Russian troops also attacked Ukrainian positions near multiple settlements, including Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druhe, Malynivka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Udachne, and Novooleksandrivka. To reinforce their offensive and transport assault units, Russian forces used motorcycles near Nadiivka and vehicles near Uspenivka. Ukrainian firepower destroyed five motorcycles and four vehicles, with efforts ongoing to eliminate the remaining assault groups.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defenders near Kostiantynopil but failed. Near Velyka Novosilka, they attempted a breakthrough using armored vehicles, but Ukrainian troops destroyed two tanks and two infantry fighting vehicles, forcing the enemy to abandon further assaults.
Source: Ukrainian forces push Russians out of their positions near settlement in Kupiansk sector
