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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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Man evaded mobilisation and was killed by Russian KAB Man evaded mobilization in frontline village and was killed by KAB strike: his wife and daughter were wounded. VIDEO A family with two children returned to the village of Novoosynove (Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region) after evacuation and lived there in secret because the father was evading mobilisation. On 22 February, the Russian KAB struck their house, killing the man. The woman and children were seriously injured. 8 711 200 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Evasion from mobilization

Drone operators from the Sapsan battalion hit the occupiers’ guns and logistics equipment in the Kupiansk direction. D-30, MT-12 guns and armored vehicle "Tigr" destroyed: "Sapsan" battalion hit 8 pieces of ruscists’ equipment. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, eight units of enemy firepower and logistics equipment were hit by Ukrainian drones. 1 211 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade hit the occupiers’ drones in the Kupiansk direction. Minus 4 Russian UAVs and camouflaged MT-LB: combat work of 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Fighters of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great struck the occupiers’ equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kupiansk direction. 1 000 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators

Butusov "What do we say to God of Death? Not today!" – reconnaissance near Kupiansk | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, has published a front-line report from near Kupiansk (October 2025), where he and his brothers-in-arms came under a direct attack by a Russian FPV drone. 2 991 2

Russian UAZ upside down near Kupiansk Surviving occupier sums up result of Ukrainian soldiers’ attack: "They didn’t make it. Two UAZs. Kupiansk. Totally wrecked.". VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, enemy logistics continue to be turned into scrap metal. According to Censor.NET, footage of objective control filmed by the occupier himself, who recorded the end of the Russian army unit's journey, has appeared online. 8 196 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Special forces of the 2nd Security Battalion blew up the occupiers’ shelter Soldiers of 101st Separate Guard Brigade mined and blew up enemy shelters in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 2nd Security Battalion of the 101st Separate  Guard Brigade of the General Staff carried out strike and search operations in their area of responsibility in the Kupiansk direction. 3 041 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russians surrender to Khartiia in Kupiansk: details of the operation Russians were captured by phone: unique Khartiia operation in Kupiansk. VIDEO A group of Russian soldiers decided to voluntarily surrender to the Khartiia soldiers. To do this, the occupiers used the chatbot "I want to live." 5 773 8 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 77th continue to hold the Kupiansk direction Soldiers of 77th Brigade hold line and eliminate enemy personnel in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, units of the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade and the 7th Command and Staff Company of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold designated defensive lines. 2 024 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

close-range firefight clearing Kupiansk Sweeping in Kupiansk: three fighters from the 41st SMB eliminated two occupiers in private house. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to methodically knock out Russian groups attempting to gain a foothold in the residential buildings of Kupiansk. According to Censor.NET, footage has appeared online of a successful close-quarters battle conducted by fighters from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 41st Mechanised Brigade. 7 046 8 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Fighters of the 14th Brigade hit four UAVs and one enemy NRK in the Kupiansk direction. 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade soldiers struck 4 enemy UAVs and UGV in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Pilots of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great destroyed 4 drones and an enemy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). 562 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian drones Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators robotic ground complex

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. 2 784 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 101st Brigade eliminated the occupiers in the basement of Kupiansk Fighters of 101st Separate Guard Brigade blew up ruscists with TM mines in one of Kupiansk’s basements. VIDEO Fighters of the 2nd Battalion of the 101st Separate General Staff Guard Brigade carried out a sweep of enemy personnel in Kupiansk. 5 632 18 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Sapsan battalion fighters shot down 57 Russian drones Pilots of "Sapsan" battalion destroyed more than fifty enemy drones in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, the "Markiiany" - soldiers of the "Sapsan" unmanned systems battalion - shot down a number of enemy drones in the first days of February. 1 023 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

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 occupier films on camera how he and his accomplice drag a dead Russian soldier in the Kupiansk direction "We’re dragging Sergey, 10 more people left": ruscists dragging body of their dead comrade on skis. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a ruscist filming a living accomplice dragging a dead one. 7 099 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade eliminated the occupiers’ personnel and equipment in the Kupiansk direction. Soldiers of 14th and 30th brigades foil attempt to breach defenses in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Units of the 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the 10th Army Corps, in cooperation with forces from the 30th Separate Mechanised Brigade, thwarted an enemy attempt to breach defences in the Kupiansk direction. 3 118 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators Repelling assault

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

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade destroyed an enemy NRK with a mortar on it Russians were transporting mortar on their vehicle, but pilots from 14th Mechanised Brigade caught up with them and destroyed two targets with single strike. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, crews of UAVs from the 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great discovered a ground-based robotic complex transporting enemy firearms. 4 243 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators robotic ground complex

Pilots of the 77th Brigade struck enemy equipment and personnel in the Kupiansk direction. 77th Brigade eliminated enemy infantry groups in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, pilots of the 77th Separate Airborne Naddniprianska Brigade eliminated Russian military personnel who were attempting to advance in this direction. 2 749 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

elimination of Russian troops in the Kupiansk region Enemy attempted to use "Soyuz" gas pipeline to storm Kupiansk: attempt thwarted, at least 40 occupiers eliminated, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, the 77th separate airborne Naddniprianska brigade of the 7th corps of the Assault Regiment of Airborne Assault Forces thwarted an enemy attempt to storm using the "Soyuz" gas pipeline. 9 930 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

The situation in Kupiansk - commander Abat of the 13th Brigade Battalion Khartiia In Kupiansk, ruscists are hiding in high-rise buildings, - "Khartiia". VIDEO In Kupiansk, the remnants of enemy units of the Russian Armed Forces found themselves surrounded by the Defence Forces. 9 173 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 429th regiment eliminated 39 occupiers in the Kupiansk direction. Drones of 429th regiment eliminated 39 Russian assault troops in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "ACHILLES" shared footage of eliminated Russian assault troops near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. 4 865 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Gerasimov, Putin Putin was again briefed on capture of Kupiansk: "Enemy is unsuccessfully trying to take it back". VIDEO Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has made another claim that the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region has allegedly been occupied. 9 780 57 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

cover Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th Brigade of the NGU "Khartiia," analyses the situation on the front line live on air and gives a detailed account of the successful counterattack by Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.  5 647 0 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

"Achilles" destroyed the pipe through which the enemy entered Kupiansk. Achilles regiment destroyed pipe through which occupiers entered Kupiansk. VIDEO Since the end of April, the 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Achilles" has been conducting systematic combat operations in the Kupiansk defence zone. During this time, the Ukrainian military disrupted critical enemy logistics routes, destroyed an infiltration channel through an underground pipe, and inflicted significant losses on the personnel and equipment of the Russian occupation forces. 12 457 35 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

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

Yuvileinyi neighbourhood Clearing occupiers out of Yuvileinyi residential area in Kupiansk. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a successful operation in the Yuvileiny residential area in Kupiansk. 11 701 19 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Zelenskyy in Kupiansk Zelenskyy arrived in Kupiansk and congratulated military on Land Forces Day. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Kupiansk direction, where he congratulated the soldiers on Land Forces Day. 6 594 118 Previously in trend: Land Forces Day

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

Elderly man shows the occupier the way to the cruiser Moskva Elderly man scolds occupier standing near entrance to high-rise building: "Bastards! Get out and don’t come back here! Look after your own Russia". VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, a local resident openly expressed his attitude to the Russian occupiers about their presence and the destruction they had brought to Ukrainian land. 12 848 43 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Soldiers of the 15th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an enemy tank, self-propelled gun and electronic warfare equipment in the Kupiansk direction. Kara-Dag National Guard brigade fighters destroys occupiers’ tank, SPG and EW systems in Kupiansk sector. VIDEO The occupiers continue to press with human wave assaults against the battle formations of the 15th Kara-Dag Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard in the Kupiansk sector. 1 244 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russian soldier moments before his death Ukrainian drones eliminated 23 Russian occupiers near Kruhliakivka: work of pilots of 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces. VIDEO Ukrainian strike drone operators killed 23 Russian occupiers near the village of Kruhliakivka in the Kharkiv region. 5 847 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade destroyed 8 enemy drones in the Kupiansk direction Drone operators of 14th Brigade destroyed 8 enemy UAVs in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Drone operators of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great released footage of the fight for Ukraine’s skies in the Kupiansk direction. 672 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Drone attacks Russian motorcycle assault trooper Drones of 14th Brigade destroyed 16 occupiers and 15 motorcycles in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, drone operators from the 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great dealt a powerful blow to a group of Russian motorcyclists who were trying to break through a minefield. 4 717 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 77th Brigade eliminated 35 occupiers in the Kupiansk direction Soldiers of 77th Brigade eliminated 35 occupiers in Kupiansk district. VIDEO Drone operators from the 77th Airborne Brigade eliminated occupiers in the Kupiansk direction. 3 971 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Burevii taken out 58 occupiers and enemy equipment 58 occupiers and 71 drones taken out: Burevii fighters show week’s combat performance. VIDEO Soldiers of the First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Burevii" are taking out occupiers and equipment in the Kupiansk direction. 2 042 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russians deliberately killed two civilians in the Kharkiv region Ruscists killed two civilians and dog walking under white flag in Kharkiv region with drone. VIDEO Russian invaders committed another war crime by killing civilians in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. 11 952 50 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Zelenskyy spoke about the battles for Kupiansk and Pokrovsk Russians realize they’re losing Kupiansk, shift focus to Pokrovsk – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians are focused on occupying Pokrovsk because they are not succeeding in other areas. 2 465 14 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Situation is most difficult now in Pokrovsk direction, occupiers trying to gain foothold by all means. VIDEO The situation on the front line is currently most difficult in the Pokrovsk direction. As in previous weeks, this direction has seen a large concentration of Russian forces and the most intense fighting. 2 067 27 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Soldiers of the 77th Brigade filmed footage of the occupier shooting himself in the head. Failed to escape Ukrainian UAV: occupier shot himself in head as Ukrainian drone approaches. VIDEO Drone operators from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces filmed the moment a Russian soldier took his own life in the Kupiansk direction. 5 479 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

our military in Kupiansk SRG in Kupiansk and threat of encirclement: How 15th Brigade of NGU is holding strategic hub against Russian assaults. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian Witness journalists visited Kharkiv region where they talked to the commander and soldiers of the 15th "Kara-Dag" Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine about the situation in the Kupiansk sector. 3 733 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

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

Combat operations by the Bureviy brigade against the occupiers and enemy equipment in the Kupiansk direction Destroyed positions, downed drones, communications antennas disabled: "Burevii" Brigade in action. VIDEO The First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Burevii" is successfully performing tasks in the fight against Russian occupation forces in the Kupiansk direction. 1 942 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Defence forces destroyed a car, antennas and a quad bike belonging to the occupiers in the Kupiansk direction Sapsan drones destroyed "loaf", quad bike and enemy antennas in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the Sapsan unit of the Knyazivskyi Battalion of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great struck enemy equipment in the Kupiansk direction. 1 032 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

SOF clears the building from occupiers SOF thwarted enemy’s attempt to advance in Kupiansk region: three occupiers eliminated, rest retreated. VIDEO The operators of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces disrupted the enemy's advance. 3 758 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Ground robots of the 14th Brigade of Roman the Great: they mine, rescue and provide Defense Forces showcase battlefield robots: "They lay mines, save, and supply". VIDEO Ground robotic systems of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great are performing missions involving mine-laying, evacuation of the wounded, and supply delivery in the Kupiansk direction. 2 561 1 Previously in trend: robotic ground complex

Bureviy drone operators eliminated occupiers and equipment Burevii fighters eliminated about 100 occupiers, dozens of drones, 30 shelters and Solntsepyok. VIDEO The First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Bureviy" destroys the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Kupiansk direction. 3 989 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian drones destroyed enemy equipment at night Sapsan drones destroy enemy equipment and depots in Kupiansk sector. VIDEO Drone operators from Kniazivskyi’s "Sapsan" unit of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great struck enemy positions in the Kupiansk sector. 2 372 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

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