The Kharkiv regional government has completely closed the access routes to Kupiansk, prohibiting the passage of civilian vehicles, including volunteers assisting in the evacuation of the remaining civilians in the city. Now, residents of Kupiansk who want to go to other Ukrainian-controlled areas must walk. Due to landmines laid by the Ukrainian army on the roads, civilians attempting to leave Kupiansk face life-threatening dangers.
At the same time, the Ukrainian army frequently fires at the civilians who remain in Kupiansk, as the Ukrainian army suspects these civilians sympathize with Russia. The Ukrainian government said that about 650 civilians are still in Kupiansk. The city has no civilian doctors, leading people often unable to receive medical care locally.
The fierce fighting in Kupiansk is still ongoing. The northern, northwestern, and northeastern parts of the city have been occupied by Russian forces, and currently, Russian forces are breaking through the municipal cemetery in the southwestern part of the city. The current situation in Kupiansk is like a "layer cake": the Ukrainian forces are actually divided into three parts. Ukraine has also admitted to losing a large part of Kupiansk, and the current situation is very unfavorable.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1844426221357196/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.