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Kupiansk, located in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, has become a focal point of military conflict. The ongoing liberation operation against Russian occupiers has been met with strategic challenges. Commanders from units like Khartiia and Achilles are actively involved in clearing operations, facing resistance from Russian forces who remain entrenched. Despite the pressure, Ukrainian forces are gradually regaining control. Recent shelling has caused significant damage and casualties in the Kharkiv region, including Kupiansk. The Ukrainian military continues to improve its tactical stance, employing drones and other technology to thwart Russian advances and regain civilian safety. The situation remains tense, yet progress is steady as Ukrainian forces work tirelessly to secure and stabilize the region.

What is the current situation in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region?

The situation in Kupiansk remains challenging, with ongoing military operations aimed at removing Russian occupiers from the area. Ukrainian forces have made significant gains but continue to face resistance from entrenched enemy troops. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian commanders report steady progress in reestablishing control over the city.

How has the conflict affected the civilian population in Kupiansk?

The conflict in Kupiansk has severely impacted the civilian population, including casualties and damage to infrastructure. Recent shelling and military actions have caused injuries and forced evacuations, highlighting the urgent need for stabilization efforts to ensure civilian safety and restore normalcy in the region.

What military strategies are being used in the Kupiansk operation?

Ukrainian forces are employing a range of military strategies to liberate Kupiansk, including the use of drone technology for reconnaissance and targeted strikes. Ground troops are working alongside command units like Khartiia and Achilles to dismantle enemy defenses and regain control of the city through systematic clearing operations.

Are there any recent developments in the Kharkiv region adjacent to Kupiansk?

The Kharkiv region, including Kupiansk, has experienced intense military activity and shelling. Ukrainian forces have made tactical improvements and continue to counter enemy offensives. The region remains a critical zone of conflict, with ongoing efforts to strengthen defensive positions and eliminate remaining occupiers.

What role do drones play in the Kupiansk defense effort?

Drones are a pivotal element in Kupiansk's defense strategy. They are utilized for surveillance to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movement, as well as for executing precision strikes against Russian forces. This technology has significantly enhanced the operational capabilities of Ukrainian forces in the region.

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Russian advance in Kharkiv region Ukrainian Defence Forces regain positions near Nadiivka - DeepState The Ukrainian Defence Forces regained positions near Nadiivka, while Russians advanced near three settlements in Kharkiv region. 9 921 11

Battles for Vovchansk Situation in Vovchansk is tense, with enemy actively trying to advance, - Trehubov The situation in the Vovchansk direction remains difficult: the enemy is trying to advance within the city limits. 1 545 11 Previously in trend: Battles in Vovchansk Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

map Defence forces liberated Kindrativka in Sumy region, enemy advances in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions - DeepState. MAP Ukrainian defence forces liberated the village of Kindrativka in the Sumy region. Russians have gained ground in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 7 063 11 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Operation in Kupiansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to clear the city Russians unsuccessfully attempt to break through land corridor in Kupiansk, - 13th Brigade of NGU "Khartiia" Defence forces have completed the encirclement of the enemy in Kupiansk and have moved on to stabilisation measures and clearing the city. The Russians are unsuccessfully attempting to break through the land corridor. 6 768 11 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

collaborator Entrepreneur from Kupiansk who set up Internet for occupiers in 2022 to be tried According to the investigation, during the occupation of Kupiansk by the Russian armed forces in 2022, a local entrepreneur who provided wired and wireless telecommunications services began to help the Russian invaders. 1 187 11 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Map Enemy advanced near Dvorichna, Zelene Pole, and Novosilka - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 4 219 10

Serhiy Storozhenko Russian assaults on Kupiansk are being commanded by traitor from Crimea Storozhenko - BBC Ukraine. PHOTOS Russian troops are attempting to storm the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, advancing through an underground gas pipeline under the Oskil River, similar to tactics previously used near Avdiivka and Sudzha. The operation to attack the city is being led by a former Ukrainian officer who betrayed his oath and defected to Russia - Serhiy Storozhenko. 4 670 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Enemy advanced in Velyka Novosilka Occupiers advanced in Velyka Novosilka and near 6 settlements of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions - DeepState As of 24 January, the Russian invaders have made advances near the settlements of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions. 7 699 10

Russian attack on Kupiansk on January 26 Russian attack on Kupiansk: destruction and fires occurred, firefighting and debris removal work suspended due to constant shelling. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Russian airstrikes caused destruction and fires, and enemy shelling continues, making it impossible to carry out damage control work. 2 669 10

map Occupiers created another bridgehead on right bank of Oskil River - DeepState Russian invaders are advancing in the area of Topoli, Kharkiv region. The enemy has formed another small bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil River. 15 456 10

Fighting in the Kupiansk area Russians are trying to enter Kupiansk from north-west, - DeepState The enemy is trying to enter Kupiansk in Kharkiv region from the northwest. 5 537 10 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Soldiers of the National Guard Charter, together with foreign volunteers, cleared a building in Kupiansk. Soldiers of the National Guard "Khartia" together with foreign volunteer fighters cleared building of Russian forces in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing episodes of combat operations by the 2nd Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard "Khartia" during the unblocking of urban buildings in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region. 7 528 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

A soldier keeps a captured Russian soldier in his sights Defence Forces have cleared Chuhunivka. Some of occupiers have been taken prisoner, - 16th Army Corps. VIDEO Taking advantage of difficult weather conditions, the enemy attempted a covert infiltration through the combat formations of the Defence Forces in the area of the village of Chuhunivka in the Kupianskyi district of Kharkiv region. 9 985 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Stepova Novoselivka Enemy has occupied Stepova Novoselivka in Kharkiv region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have occupied the village of Stepova Novoselivka in the Kupianskyi district of Kharkiv region. 7 109 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Kupiansk Defense forces control most of Kupiansk, Russians cut off from supplies in northern parts of city, - Joint Forces Operation Most of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Groups of Russians in the northern parts of the city are cut off from ground supplies. 1 831 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Ukrainian Armed Forces regain position in Kursk region Defence forces regain positions in Makhnovka and Zelenivka - DeepState. MAPS Defence forces regained positions in Makhnovka, Kursk region, and Zelenivka, Donetsk region. 10 468 9

The situation in Kupiansk Approximately 40 occupiers remain encircled in Kupiansk, Trehubov says In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, up to 40 Russian servicemen remain encircled and are able only to defend themselves. 1 289 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

GAB Over past few hours, Russian forces have dropped at least 20 GABs on Kupiansk – RMA In the evening of 19 March, Russians massively attack Kupiansk with guided aerial bombs. 1 494 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attack in Kupiansk region In Kupiansk region, Defense Forces repelled another enemy assault. They managed to burn four units of enemy equipment - commander of "Achilles" Battalion of 92nd SAB Fedorenko The enemy in the Kupiansk region launched another so-called "carousel" assault, using armored vehicles. 835 9

Russians have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. What is known? Ruscists have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region and advancing in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, - DeepState Russian invaders have occupied Voskresenka in Donetsk region. 9 012 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Soldiers of the 429th Brigade destroyed the occupiers’ Koksan self-propelled gun in the Luhansk region. Drones of 429th Achilles Brigade strike rare North Korean Koksan SPG three times in Luhansk region. VIDEO Drone operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces from the 429th Achilles Brigade struck a rare enemy self-propelled gun (SPG) in the Luhansk region. 2 785 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Occupiers regain control of Novomlynsk Russian troops regain control of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv region - DeepState. MAP The enemy has regained control of Novomlynsk in the Kharkiv region, which was previously liberated by the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 5 523 9

anti-drone nets Anti-drone protection in Kharkiv region: nets being installed in several directions Anti-drone nets in the Kharkiv region are being installed not only in the Kupiansk direction, but also on the Izium and Lozova fronts. 1 591 8 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection

General Staff report AFU have regained control of some villages on border with Dnipropetrovsk region, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian defence forces continue to repel enemy attacks. Four villages have already been returned to control in the Novopavlivka direction. 2 104 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Destruction of occupiers in Sumy direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Drone hits Russians Three occupiers flee drone, hide in trench and wait for strike. VIDEO Russian invaders are trying at any cost to hold on to seized territories in the Kharkiv region, but every day they become targets for Ukrainian UAV operators. As reported by Censor.NET, footage has appeared online showing successful strikes on personnel of the Russian Armed Forces’ 272nd Motor Rifle Regiment. 7 774 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The enemy is advancing in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions Russian forces advanced in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region and settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions – DeepState. MAPS Russian occupiers have made advances in several settlements across Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. 6 794 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map Russian advance

Kruhliakivskyi forest Enemy has been driven out of Kolesnykivskyi forest - DeepState. MAP The enemy was driven out of the Kolesnikovskyi forest. The Ukrainian Defence Forces managed to drive the enemy south of Hlushkivka (a village in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region) and gain a foothold. 9 451 8

In the Kupiansk direction, kilometres of fibre optic cable from drones have engulfed hectares of Ukrainian land. Kilometres of fibre-optic cable from FPV drones cover Ukrainian fields in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction of the front line, a UAV has filmed a video showing the scale of drone use. 9 079 8 Previously in trend: Russian fiber-optic drone Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Fiber-optic drones

Russia launches massive airstrikes on Kupiansk. Over 30 KABs hit center of Kupiansk: Three injured, one person killed The security situation in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, is deteriorating. The occupiers are attacking civilian and infrastructure facilities in the city. 2 537 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Shelling of Kupiansk on 23 May 2025. One person killed Ruscists shell Kupiansk, killing two utility workers. PHOTO (updated) In the morning, the Russian occupiers struck Kupiansk with a guided aerial bomb. 1 340 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kupiansk

Dachne map Enemy has advanced in Kupiansk, Vovchansk, Plavni, near Toretsk and Bila Hora, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops are advancing in the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 3 828 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Russians advance near Krasne Pershe Russians make advances near Krasne Pershe and two settlements in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russians have advanced near three settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 4 905 8 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Situation at front from DeepState project Ukrainian Defence Forces regain positions near Synkivka and Burlatske - DeepState. MAPS The Ukrainian Defence Forces regained their positions near Synkivka (Kharkiv region) and Burlatske (Donetsk region), and the enemy advanced near Ulakly in Donetsk region. 13 162 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Maria Mriia Bihun died near Kupiansk while performing a combat mission Soldier Maria Bihun (Mriia) was killed while performing combat mission near Kupiansk. PHOTO On 21 February 2026, during a combat mission near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Maria Bihun (Leut), a soldier of the 3rd Battalion of the 241st Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces, died. Her call sign was Mriia. 9 303 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

map update Russians advanced near Kamianka, Novoliubivka and in Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 811 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Situation in Kupiansk as of July 14 Russia is attempting to deploy pontoon bridges across Oskil to storm Kupiansk - OTG "Kharkiv" The Russians are trying to create pontoon crossings across the Oskil River to move armored vehicles and expand the bridgehead for the storming of Kupyansk. 1 613 6 Previously in trend: Attempts by the occupiers to cross the Oskil River Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

2 enemy armored groups destroyed in Kupiansk Situation in Kupiansk is positive, clearance will continue for several more weeks, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, the operation to clear the city of Russian units may take several more weeks, as there are still isolated pockets where the occupiers are hiding. 2 227 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russian invaders destroyed Kupiansk Russian invaders destroyed Kupiansk by 95%, situation in city is critical The city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region is 95% destroyed. The situation there is critical. 2 280 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Strike on Kupiansk on 12 April Occupiers attacked Kupiansk twice: four people injured, three more may be under rubble. PHOTOS Today, 12 April, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, causing casualties. 956 6

Odradne map Enemy advanced near Odradne in Kharkiv region and Vyshneve and Zlahoda in Synelnykove district, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops have advanced on the territory of Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. 5 145 6 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

What does Kupiansk look like now? The military showed Russia has turned once peaceful Kupiansk into ruins, - 116th SMB. PHOTOS The military showed what Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region looks like now, where Ukrainian defenders are fighting. 3 089 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

A group of occupiers was blocked in Kupiansk Group of Russian military remains surrounded in Kupiansk, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a small group of Russian soldiers is surrounded and unable to take active action. 1 803 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Russian advance in Velyka Novosilka, Slovianka Enemy advances in Dvorichna, Novosilka and near three more settlements - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops managed to advance near 5 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Luhansk regions. 6 264 6

Less than 50 Russian soldiers cut off in Kupiansk About 50 Russian soldiers remain cut off in Kupiansk, - Trehubov In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, there are less than fifty Russian soldiers left, who found themselves cut off from each other and from the main forces. 2 963 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Situation in Kupiansk on January 10 There are still 867 people left on left bank of Kupiansk region, situation is critical. There is no infrastructure whatsoever - head of CMA Besedin There is no electricity, gas, or water supply on the left bank of Kupiansk. In addition, hospitals, pharmacies, and shops are closed. The only thing that is being done on the left bank is evacuation measures. 823 5

Kupiansk Russian military ordered to shoot unarmed civilian in Kupiansk - interception of occupiers’ conversation. AUDIO Soldiers of the 10th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published an interception of radio broadcasts in which a Russian soldier gives an order to shoot a civilian in Kupyansk, Kharkiv region. 4 456 5 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

AFU destroy enemy on right bank of Oskil Enemy is making every effort to push Ukrainian Armed Forces from right bank of Oskil River, - commander of Achilles battalion of 92nd Brigade Fedorenko The Russian invaders are trying to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the right bank of the Oskil River. There is a fierce intensity of attacks here. 2 206 5

map Defense Forces liberate village of Myrne near Kupiansk – Dnipro OSGT The Ukrainian Defence Forces have liberated the village of Myrne near Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 3 546 5 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction