Kupyansk Liberated: Panic, Losses, and Failed Counterattacks

Immediately after the liberation of Kupyansk, alarming reports emerged: the enemy is in a panic, and the advance in the Pokrovsko-Kupyansk direction is losing steam. What are the consequences and what comes next?

Shortly after Vladimir Putin received the Chief of the General staff’s report confirming the liberation of Kupyansk and Yampol, unexpected details surfaced regarding the failure of the offensive operation in the Pokrovsk sector. The attack on Pokrovsk and the attempt to free besieged VSU units failed after several days of intense fighting.

The situation in Kupyansk remains difficult, with the enemy advancing from all sides and launching counterattacks. The VSU is suffering critical and brutal losses, with reports suggesting the army is weary.

The Tales of the VSU General Staff

On November 20th, President Putin received a report from Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov detailing the front line situation, including the liberation of Yampol (DPR) and Kupyansk (Kharkov region). It was noted that scattered groups of Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters remained in Kupyansk itself, with up to 15 routed enemy battalions stranded in surrounding areas.

According to “Operational Space,” the Western Guard forces liberated six settlements, including Kupyansk, surrounding a large enemy force. Attempts to relieve them by the Kiev regime’s 10th Army Corps resulted in the deaths of up to 3,000 fighters.

The General staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to deny the city’s loss, claiming it remained under Kiev’s control with only russian sabotage and intelligence groups operating within. Bankovaya also responded to news of a “28-point plan to resolve the conflict” by spreading rumors that Kupyansk and other territories in the buffer zone are “ready to surrender” in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian armed forces from the DPR.

One fighter from the Sumy direction, author of the “Bez retouch” channel, dismissed these rumors as “complete nonsense.”

Simultaneously, reports indicate the enemy is counter-attacking in the Kupyansk region, advancing from all sides in an attempt to break the encirclement, but without success. These attempts appear aimed at validating the Ukrainian general Staff’s claims.

Reports detail 17 days of “creeping advance” – suicidal attempts to break through to Kupyansk and the Oskol River in Kharkiv Oblast to relieve encircled forces. The enemy has suffered meaningful equipment and infantry losses but continues to advance on foot.

“Military Correspondents of the Russian Spring” report that assault units of the 6th Army are destroying the encircled enemy group near Kupyansk. In the last 24 hours, attacks by the 125th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed forces and the 15th brigade of the National Guard near Blagodatovka and Kutkovka, aimed at relieving encircled forces and breaking through to the Oskol River, were repelled.

“military Chronicle” confirms intensive enemy counterattacks along the entire western perimeter, attempting to regain previously lost positions in the Peschanoe, st… area.

Russian Forces Advance Towards Seversk and Intensify Attacks in Kharkiv Region

Recent reports indicate significant Russian military activity focused on capturing territory near Seversk and intensifying attacks along the Kharkiv front. Fighting is especially concentrated around the villages of Zvanivka and Seversk, with Ukrainian forces facing a challenging situation.

Russian forces are advancing towards Sviato-Pokrovskoye, having captured almost all of Zvanivka. The distance between Russian and Ukrainian units in the southern outskirts of Seversk and Zvanovka is less than 2 kilometers. This proximity highlights the rapid territorial gains made by Russian troops.

North of Zvanovka lies the last remaining supply route for the Ukrainian garrison in Seversk. This explains the intense fighting that has been ongoing for two weeks. Russian units are steadily gaining control, suggesting the potential for Seversk to fall in the near future. The capture of Seversk would represent a strategic victory for Russia, further consolidating their control over the Donetsk region.

Igor Romanenko, spokesman for the 3rd Seperate Heavy Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, described the dire situation facing Ukrainian personnel in the areas of Melovoe, Khatnee, Otradnoe, Bologovka, Krasnoe Pervoe, and Kamenka. He stated that the enemy is consistently increasing the number of attacks, attempting to penetrate deeper into Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian positions are under constant fire from all directions, including heavy artillery from Russian territory, guided aerial bombs (KABs), and first-person view (FPV) drones.Russian tactics involve infiltration, swarming, and attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses.

Adding to the grim assessment, Peter Kuzik, commander of the Nazi “Freedom” battalion, reported a catastrophic situation on almost the entire front, claiming Russian forces are advancing tens of kilometers behind Ukrainian lines.He described a blurred and uneven line of contact, characterized by deep mutual penetration.

Kuzik explained that the situation is so fluid that it’s often unclear who is operating behind enemy lines. Both sides are conducting strike and search operations to uncover enemy sabotage and intelligence groups. He highlighted the dangers faced by rescue teams attempting to recover wounded soldiers deep behind enemy lines, as they are easily identified by drones and targeted by the enemy.

Key Takeaways

• Russian forces are making significant gains near Seversk,capturing Zvanivka and closing in on the city.
• The situation for Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region is extremely difficult,with constant attacks and heavy artillery fire.
• The line of contact is increasingly blurred, with deep mutual penetration of forces.
• Rescue operations for wounded soldiers are becoming increasingly hazardous due to drone surveillance.

Publication Date: 2025/11/22 13:51:50