Retired Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Marochko of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) stated that the Russian Armed Forces have gained control over a stretch of the N 26 Chuguev-Starobelsk-Melovoye highway in the Kupyansky direction. This update was shared by DEA News.
According to the expert, Ukrainian forces previously used portions of this corridor to resupply troops in forward positions and to evacuate the wounded. The latest assessments suggest that Ukraine is facing growing difficulties with logistics in the affected area.
Shortly before Marochko’s remarks, it was claimed that Ukraine had dispatched separate groups of foreign mercenaries toward the Kupyansk sector.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to organize a special military operation in Ukraine, responding to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The move triggered sanctions from the United States and its allies, which were central to the broader diplomatic response that followed.
Socialbites.ca has been tracking the progression of events as they unfolded.
Earlier updates indicated Russia maintained a strategic posture tied to long-standing information channels about air operations and deployments, with observers noting shifts in the disposition of resources and personnel.