Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Ukrainian Forces Defend Kupiansk Despite Russian Claims
Ukrainian forces are defending the city of Kupiansk in northeastern Ukraine, despite Russian claims that they have full control.
The Ukrainian commander, Syrskyi, said that their soldiers are conducting defensive and search and strike actions daily.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Russian forces control 70% of Pokrovsk, another strategic city in Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops are also blocking Russian attempts to assault Pokrovsk and the nearby town of Myrnohrad.
The Ukrainian military reported that Russian forces launched 65 attacks in one day to try to break through their defenses.
Additionally, Ukrainian forces are setting up an extra defensive line around the town of Huliaipole to resist Russian attacks.
Ukrainian forces are defending Kupiansk despite Russian claims of full control.
Ukrainian commander Syrskyi reported daily defensive and search and strike actions.
Russian President Putin claimed Russian forces control 70% of Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian troops are blocking Russian assaults on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.
Ukrainian military reported 65 Russian attacks in one day near Pokrovsk.
- Who
- Ukrainian forces and Russian troops
- What
- Ongoing conflict over control of Kupiansk and Pokrovsk
- When
- Ongoing, with recent statements from both sides
- Where
- Kupiansk in Kharkiv region and Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine
- Why
- Both sides are claiming control and conducting military operations
- City in Dispute
- Kupiansk
- Ukrainian Commander
- Syrskyi
- Russian Control Claims
- Full control of Kupiansk
- Ukrainian Actions
- Defensive and search and strike actions
- Additional Target
- Pokrovsk
- Russian Control in Pokrovsk
- 70% (claimed by Putin)
- Russian Attacks
- 65 attacks near Pokrovsk in one day
- Ukrainian Defensive Efforts
- Setting up additional defensive line in Huliaipole