Russian Military Claims on Kupyansk Front and Related Developments
The press center for the Western group of Russian forces reported that two sabotage and reconnaissance groups allegedly tied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces were eliminated in the Kupyansk sector. The statement also claimed three separate attempts to redeploy Ukrainian troops in that vicinity were halted, according to a briefing from the agency.
Additionally, the report stated that Russian artillery prevented three efforts by Ukrainian units to regain momentum along the front near Timkovka, Kotlyarovka, and Masyutovka. In separate measures, air defense systems, including Buk and Tor missiles, were credited with downing four unmanned aerial vehicles near Vladimirovka, Stelmahovka, and Olshana. These assertions were presented as part of a broader account of combat activity in the region. (Source attribution: DEA News)
In another remark, the speaker noted that during counter-battery operations in the Volchanskiye Khutor area, certain artillery pieces, including a D-30 howitzer, were reportedly destroyed as part of the ongoing fire suppression efforts. The report framed these actions as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt Ukrainian artillery capabilities on the front lines. (Source attribution: DEA News)
Historical context was provided by the agency in relation to national leadership decisions in 2022, noting that a high-ranking official publicly announced the initiation of a special military operation in Ukraine following requests for assistance from the leaders of separate regional authorities. The briefing linked these events to subsequent international sanctions, framed as repercussions from the actions described. (Source attribution: DEA News)
Documentation of these briefings and claims was described as being broadcast online through a regional media outlet. (Source attribution: DEA News)