Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Ukraine Claims 90% Control of Kupiansk
Ukraine says it controls almost 90% of the town of Kupiansk, which is very important because it's a key place for trains.
The Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even visited the town last week.
But Russia says Ukraine's attempts to take the town haven't worked.
Both sides are fighting over land, and Russia says it has taken more land this year than last year.
The town has been badly damaged in the fighting.
The United States is trying to help Ukraine, but there's no agreement yet on what land Ukraine might give up to end the war.
Ukraine claims to control 90% of Kupiansk, a strategic railway hub.
Russia denies Ukrainian success, stating their counter-attack was unsuccessful.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Kupiansk last week, emphasizing its importance.
Russia claims to have gained a third more ground in Ukraine in 2025 compared to 2024.
Ukrainian energy capacity has been halved due to Russian strikes, according to Russia.
- Who
- Ukraine and Russia
- What
- Control of Kupiansk
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Kupiansk, Ukraine
- Why
- Strategic importance of the town as a railway hub
- Ukrainian Control
- 90% of Kupiansk
- Russian Claim
- Ukrainian counter-attack unsuccessful
- Strategic Importance
- Kupiansk is a key railway hub
- Zelenskyy's Visit
- Visited Kupiansk last week
- Russian Territory Control
- Over 19% of Ukraine
- Russian Advances
- Gained a third more ground in 2025 than 2024
- Ukrainian Energy Capacity
- Halved by Russian strikes