Widespread destruction in Kupiansk: Russian shelling has devastated Ukrainian city. VIDEO

Panoramic footage taken by a drone has been published online, showing the current state and extent of destruction in the frontline city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. The video footage of the aftermath of regular artillery and air strikes by Russian forces was captured by aerial reconnaissance teams from one of the Ukrainian brigades defending this sector.

According to Censor.NET, the footage shows a completely destroyed Ukrainian city – ravaged residential buildings and burnt-out neighbourhoods. Despite constant fire from the enemy, units of the Defence Forces continue to hold their designated positions and lines within the city and its outskirts.