Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Russia Claims Kupiansk, Ukraine Denies
Russia says its forces have taken the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk.
However, Ukraine says it still controls the city.
Both sides report intense fighting in other areas.
Russian President Putin recently met with his military leaders to discuss the situation.
Russian forces claim to have taken control of Kupiansk in Ukraine
Ukraine's military denies the city has changed hands
Both sides report heavy fighting in Pokrovsk and Vovchansk
Putin visited military command post, discussed situation with top brass
Ukraine holds about 81% of its territory, Russia about 19%
- Who
- Russian and Ukrainian forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Dispute over control of Kupiansk and other cities
- When
- Thursday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Kupiansk, Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and other cities in Ukraine
- Why
- To gain control of strategic cities and territories in Ukraine
Russia
Ukraine
Control of Kupiansk
Russia
Russian forces claim to have taken the city
Ukraine
Ukraine denies losing control
- City in Dispute
- Kupiansk
- Russian Claim
- Control of Kupiansk
- Ukrainian Stance
- Still under Ukrainian control
- Heavy Fighting Areas
- Pokrovsk, Vovchansk
- Territory Control
- Ukraine 81%, Russia 19%