The latest reports from the Kupyansk direction describe Russian forces repelling Ukrainian sabotage efforts and inflicting losses on several assault units. A spokesperson from the Zapad group, identified as Dmitry Shepelyavtsev, provided the update and clarified the situation for the press.
According to the briefing, artillery fire interrupted two separate Ukrainian Army rotations in the settlements of Orlyanske and Sinkovka, disrupting the momentum of Ukrainian forces in the area. These assessments came from the Zapad group’s press center and were shared to give an understanding of recent battlefield dynamics.
The report also notes the use of Acacia self-propelled guns to neutralize what was described as a Ukrainian outpost, resulting in the elimination of six Ukrainian servicemen. This claim highlights the role of mobile artillery in shaping local engagements along the front lines.
Additionally, it was stated that a 120 mm mortar crew operating in the Dvurechnoe residential district was destroyed, underscoring ongoing clashes in populated zones and the risks faced by frontline units living near civilian areas.
Earlier from the same regional command, there were statements about the destruction of four Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups near Kupyansk, indicating a pattern of targeted countermeasures against irregular formations working with Ukrainian forces.
The broader context: on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to launch a special military operation in Ukraine in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The announcement set the stage for the ongoing and evolving military actions in the region, which have since drawn international attention and substantial discussion about strategic objectives, regional security, and humanitarian implications [Source: TASS via official press briefings].