Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russian forces are intensifying offensive operations in the Kupiansk sector of Ukraine’s Kharkiv region speaking during his evening address on November 13.
This update followed a briefing from Ukraine’s Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi with the Ukrainian President.
“Commander Syrskyi provided a detailed report on the front line, with particular focus on Donetsk and attempts by the occupiers to extend their offensive, notably toward Kupiansk,” Zelenskyy stated. He expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian brigades holding defensive positions in the area.
According to Ukrainian defense officials, Kupiansk and its surrounding region have faced ongoing attacks as Russian troops seek to regain a strategic foothold near Kharkiv, despite significant resistance from Ukrainian forces.
Earlier, Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces attempted an assault on the Kupiansk direction, with some soldiers reportedly dressed in Ukrainian military uniforms.
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