Kupiansk

Ukrainian forces reclaim key northern region city of Kupiansk, challenge Russian narratives, and strike Black Sea assets in ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian forces have regained significant control of Kupiansk in the northern Kharkiv region, undermining Moscow’s claims of victory and highlighting a growing disconnect between Russian statements and battlefield realities.

After isolating Russian troops in the city, Ukrainian forces steadily pushed through Kupiansk, reclaiming southern suburbs including Yuvileynyi by mid-December. Geolocated footage confirmed the advance, while the Russian Ministry of Defense insisted it maintained control over all districts. Independent analysts, however, report that most of the city now lies under Ukrainian