Ukrainian troops are pushing back Russians from Kupiansk as fierce battles continue for second day
Ukrainian forces maintain a firm grip on the Oskil River crossing points, destroying Russian units attempting to cross.
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CNN: Ukraine holds defensive lines as Russia sacrifices divisions for minimal gains
While Russian forces have seized the initiative across key sectors of the frontlines, their heavy losses and failure to achieve major objectives underline the high cost of their campaign.
Deep State: Russian forces entered Kupiansk, but Ukraine repelled the assault
Two Russian columns advanced toward Kupiansk from Lyman Pershyi, with Ukrainian forces destroying several vehicles including an MT-LB and a tank.
ISW: Significant Russian gains come with unsustainable costs, irreparable losses
Russian forces claim 1500 sq km advance, as they suffer the highest losses of the war: 1,345 daily casualties, 200 tanks, 650 armored vehicles through October.
Russia captures 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in October 2024, largest gain since counteroffensive launched in 2023
The 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land occupied by Russian forces in October 2024 represents the largest gain since the onset of the counteroffensive, but experts stress that assessing military success requires a deeper look at resource management, troop readiness, and strategic use of human potential.
Russian forces unlikely to occupy Kupiansk by New Year despite attacks, says Ukrainian Commander
Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the "Achilles" battalion of Ukraine’s 92nd separate assault brigade, expressed confidence that Russian occupiers will not succeed in fully capturing the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region before the end of the year, despite ongoing efforts and pressure.
ISW: Russian advances recorded near Kupiansk, Svatove, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vuhledar
Russian forces made incremental gains in eastern Ukraine, while largely unsuccessful assaults continued across all sectors.
ISW: Russians make multiple advances in Kursk, Donetsk while Ukraine regains ground in Kharkiv oblast
Russians made incremental gains in Kursk Oblast, near Kupiansk, Kreminna, and Vuhledar; Ukrainians reclaimed positions in Kharkiv Oblast and near Toretsk.
New Russian forces target Kupiansk as Ukrainian troops hold strong
Russia intensifies its offensive on the Kupiansk front, deploying fresh mechanized units, while Ukrainian defenders continue to block their advances.
Military contractor and blogger arrested on suspicion of sharing Ukrainian military locations
SBU detained a 35-year-old female military contractor and a pro-Kremlin blogger in Kharkiv Oblast for allegedly collecting and transmitting sensitive information to FSB.
Ukrainian special forces liberate Kruhliakivka, paving way for enhanced defense of Kupiansk
Ukrainian special forces successfully liberated the village of Kruhliakivka in Kharkiv Oblast from Russian invaders, bolstering defenses near the critical city of Kupiansk during a decisive operation from October 7 to 14, as reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Defense Ministry.
ISW: Ukrainians advance near Toretsk, Pokrovsk; Russians gain ground near Chasiv Yar, Kurakhove
Russians also advanced near Pokrovsk and in Kursk Oblast.
Kharkiv officials urge residents of Kupiansk district to evacuate as Russian troops approach again
As the combat zone expands near Kupiansk, Kharkiv OVA chief Oleg Synehubov is urging residents to evacuate due to the imminent threat posed by advancing Russian forces, which were spotted four kilometers from the city limits.
ISW: Russia intensifies mechanized assaults in Ukraine before fall weather sets in
This escalation, focused on eastern Ukraine, aims to maintain pressure on Ukrainian forces through fall and early winter.
Frontline report: Russians lost 60+ armored units in single attack near Kupiansk
Russian forces launched their largest mechanized assault in months near Kupiansk, aiming to reach the Oskil River. Ukrainians decimated two Russian armor columns with drones, destroying or damaging over 60 tanks and armored vehicles.
ISW: Ukraine advances in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Russians gain ground near Kupiansk and Pokrovsk
Ukraine advanced in Russia's Kursk Oblast, while Russian forces gain ground near Donetsk Oblast's Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, adopting defensive posture north Kharkiv Oblast and increasing offensives near Vuhledar.
Russia’s offensive in northern Kharkiv aimed at preventing Ukraine’s build-up, Ukrainian general says
Ukrainian Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov reveals Russia's strategy in northern Kharkiv: to engage Ukrainian forces and hinder their ability to prepare for counteroffensives.
Ukrainian top commander: Situation remains challenging in eastern Ukraine, fighting continues on all fronts
He emphasized the critical need to bolster defenses against occupying forces and maintain positions amid relentless Russian assaults.
Ukraine destroys three Russian artillery systems, four vehicles, and eliminates 124 invaders on Kharkiv front
The intensity of clashes has surged to 99 incidents along the entire frontline, with fierce engagements reported on the Pokrovsk and Kharkiv fronts.
UN reports highest monthly civilian casualties rate in Ukraine for May 2024
The surge occurred primarily due to brutal offensives in Kharkiv Oblast.