Is Kupiansk definitely ours? Latest developments on December 27, with a statement from front-line commanders
President Putin announced on last week's "live broadcast" program that Kupiansk had been liberated. Vladimir Putin pointed out that 3,500 Ukrainian fighters were surrounded and had almost no chance of breaking through. As expected, the Ukrainian command refuted this claim, but surprisingly, some Russian Telegram channels also questioned the president's statement. Is this city really under Russian control? Front-line commanders have issued a major statement from the front. The newspaper "Tsargrad" brings you the latest situation in the city on December 27.
Recently, there have been rumors online that the Russians have withdrawn from Kupiansk, claiming that those reporting to the supreme command have lied, and that the Ukrainian forces have almost completely taken over this important transportation hub in the Kharkiv region after several counterattacks.
In response to these false information spreading on the Russian internet, relevant authorities have had to issue statements to refute them. The Russian Ministry of Defense officially stated that despite multiple counterattacks by Ukrainian forces, the Russians still continue to maintain firm control of the city.
"Kupiansk is currently under the control of the 6th Guards Army of the Western Military District."
Emphasized the Russian Ministry of Defense news office.
Is Kupiansk definitely ours? Now it is beyond doubt. The state-owned "Zvezda" TV channel even released a video in which Russian commanders from different areas of the city gave a major statement from the front lines:
Commander of the 1427 Motorized Rifle Battalion, code name "Uranium," stationed on a street in the center of Kupiansk:
"I am currently on May Day Street in Kupiansk, leading my unit in successfully conducting combat operations. We are firmly entrenched in the city, and we will never retreat. We will continue to clear out scattered enemy groups hiding in bunkers."
Commander of the 1486 Motorized Rifle Battalion, assault group, code name "Giant," who is carrying out tasks at the dairy canning plant in Kupiansk:
"My unit is smoothly advancing in the area of the dairy canning plant in Kupiansk. You can see that there is no sign of Ukrainian forces here, and there will be none in the future."
Company commander in the center of Kupiansk, code name "Granit":
"I am currently in the center of Kupiansk. My comrades are successfully completing all combat missions. Victory will surely belong to us, and the enemy will be defeated."
Company commander of the 1843 Motorized Rifle Battalion, code name "Typhoon":
"We are garrisoned in Kupiansk, clearing buildings and basements, eliminating the remaining enemy forces."
Additionally, journalists have released video footage shot by drones and attack aircraft, which confirm that the Russians have completely controlled this "fortress city."
The head of the Western Military District's media center also issued a statement saying that during the past two days, the 6th Army units repelled five Ukrainian counterattacks in the Kupiansk area. The Ukrainian forces attempted to advance towards the settlements of Blagodatovka, Prokopyevka, Osnivka, Boldyrevka, and Monachnovka. All Ukrainian offensives were repelled, and the Russians did not lose any territory.
The official noted: "During the Ukrainian counterattacks, the Russians destroyed a total of 5 enemy vehicles, including 2 U.S.-made M113 armored personnel carriers and 1 'Pandura' armored vehicle. In destroying the equipment, more than 20 Ukrainian armed fighters were eliminated."
This is the latest situation in Kupiansk on December 27. This week's facts fully prove that one should only trust the authoritative information released by official sources, not the rumors on the Internet.
Original: toutiao.com/article/7588716787567428105/
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