Kupiansk area, Russian突击小组 have already infiltrated the city from the north and west, and successfully penetrated into the city center. The Ukrainian forces' defense line east of the Osykor River has not yet been broken, but after the Russians successfully crossed the river in the north, they have established a bridgehead and are continuously expanding their controlled areas. According to the current situation, it is just a matter of time before the Ukrainian forces east of the Osykor River retreat.
In fact, when the Russians successfully crossed the river and established a bridgehead, the Ukrainian forces east of the Osykor River should have retreated. Then it would have been easier to establish a defensive line along the river west of the Osykor River. However, now because they stubbornly held on to this bulge, the rear became vulnerable, and the Russians were able to cross the river and enter the city center. If the Russians capture the city center of Kupiansk, then the Ukrainian forces east of the Osykor River will have no choice but to fight with their backs to the water, as the southern crossing point of the river, Kryuglyakove, has also been captured by the Russians.
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