For the past day, Russian forces reported continuing operations along the Kupyansk direction, with air and artillery support providing a backdrop to the fight. The Western group of forces claimed to have fended off multiple Ukrainian assaults in the Sinkovka and Tenkovka sectors, relying on coordinated air strikes and artillery fire to blunt the attacks. According to officials, the counterattacks involved groups from the 54th mechanized brigade and the 57th motorized infantry brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the defense was bolstered by aviation assets as well as targeted strikes against advancing units.
In a further update, it was stated that on the day in question Russian helicopters and attack aircraft conducted a series of operations in the Kupyansk direction. The strikes reportedly involved Ka-52 and Mi-28 attack helicopters, alongside fixed-wing attack aircraft, targeting Ukrainian forces in the settlements of Sinkovka, Ivanovka, Stelmakhovka and Berestovoe. The emphasis of these actions was on degrading enemy manpower and equipment in residential and nearby areas to reduce the effectiveness of Ukrainian offensive maneuvers.
Earlier in the month, reports described additional counterattacks in the Kupyansk corridor. Detachments described as Western group units were said to have repelled multiple counterattacks and to have conducted offensive actions aimed at disrupting Ukrainian advance lines and restoring a favorable tactical position along the front. The narratives emphasize the strategic importance of the Kupyansk area within the broader operational context and the ongoing efforts to defend territory and deter Ukrainian incursions.
Separately, public statements by Ukrainian leadership referenced potential shifts in military operations, with assertions that Ukraine might consider relocating certain campaign activities to areas under Russian control. The evolving posture on both sides underscores the fluid nature of the front lines and the emphasis on air power, artillery and mobility in shaping battlefield outcomes in the region.