Another little victory for him. ukrainian army. this Armed forces the country claims to have saved the city Küpyanska town of about 27,000 inhabitants Kharkiv region (in the east of the country) has been controlled by Russian forces for more than six months, almost since Moscow began the offensive. The municipality is also on an important supply route for the Russian army, which Ukraine sees as an “extraordinary” advance.
The news spread ukrainian secret service (SBU) on the official Telegram account, where the organization celebrates members of the special forces, as reported by Europa Press. Central Security Service A They were in a city that was “Ukrainian and always will be”. “We will liberate our land to the last centimeter! We go further! Glory to Ukraine!” text continues. In addition, photos of soldiers from the 92nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posing in Kupiansk with the so-called country flag were published.
Now, according to the Ukrainian story, these troops are advancing towards the city. Iziumexactly where this ends important logistics and supply route for their enemies.
“Ukrainian troops are advancing in eastern Ukraine, liberating more towns and villages. Their courage combined with the military support of the West gives extraordinary results,” said a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. Oleg Nikolenko, in a statement posted on social networks. “Continuing to send weapons to Ukraine is very important: defeating Russia on the battlefield means a victory for peace in Ukraine.”
First successful counterattack
The Russian Ministry of Defense spent this Saturday as usual. Part of it Fight without mentioning the advances of the Ukrainian army. Neither what the country claimed in Kupiansk, nor what was held in the same Kharkov region yesterday: there, the Russian army would have to leave about thirty towns.
According to Efe, this movement, which is the first movement, real and successful kyiv counteroffensive Since the beginning of the Russian military campaign in Ukraine, it is part of the plan launched on August 29 by Ukrainian forces in the Ukrainian regions. herson Y Kharkov.