The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported a sharp increase in Russian troop activity near Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast. The report mentioned 83 clashes with Russian occupiers exerting maximum effort to break through defenses in various areas.
Russian assaults continue in Novoiehorivka, Petropavlivka, Berestove, and Hrekivka towards Kupiansk, while assaults near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast are persistent. Ukrainian forces are actively defending positions and targeting the enemy’s offensive potential.
President Zelensky highlighted Russia’s troop movements near Ukraine’s northern border amid ongoing aggression. Russia’s recent offensive in Kharkiv Oblast resulted in casualties and destruction, emphasizing the need for increased defense measures.
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