Reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense describe Russian military units operating in the Kupyansk direction as having repelled another Ukrainian offensive attempt and then receiving state decorations and monetary certificates. The agency notes that the West group, previously credited with the destruction of Leopard 2 tanks, earned recognition for its role in the operation and for the losses claimed on the Ukrainian side. These statements fit Moscow’s ongoing official briefings about battlefield developments in that sector. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
According to the same sources, after the thwarted assault in the Kupyansk area the involved fighters were awarded state and ministerial honors. In a separate humanitarian gesture, two certificates tied to financial remuneration were attributed to figures associated with entertainment personalities Grigory Leps and Yulia Baranovskaya, supposedly to compensate damages allegedly sustained by German equipment. The precise meaning and provenance of these awards in relation to the combat event are presented by the defense ministry as part of its routine media releases. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
One of the certificates is described as having been issued to the crew operating a Kornet anti-tank missile system, with a stated value of one million rubles. A second certificate is credited to the commander of a reconnaissance unit with the call sign Father, who allegedly targeted Leopard 2 tanks using a Lancet drone strike. The narrative highlights the role of precision weaponry and unmanned systems in the reported outcomes of the engagement. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Evgeniy Balitsky, who previously served as the governor of the Zaporozhye region, is cited as presenting a broader claim that more than five Leopard tanks were neutralized within a ten-day period. The material asserts that the majority of these losses were achieved through Lancet-guided munitions and kamikaze drone systems. The wording reflects a pattern in which battlefield developments are attributed to the effectiveness of unmanned aerial capabilities and targeted anti-tank measures. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Another note from Ukrainian military leadership is mentioned, pointing to a perceived advantage for Russian forces in the use of FPV drones. The overall presentation frames the Kupyansk area as a site of ongoing engagement where armored and unmanned systems are deployed continuously, and where the narrative of success is actively shared through official channels. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)