The Russian offensive in the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast was intense, and within a few hours, they controlled an area of about 15 square kilometers. Among them, the urban districts from the left bank of the Oskor River to the railway tracks north of Zaoskolye station covered an area of about 10 square kilometers. The industrial areas near the milk canning factory and sugar mill in Kupiansk were under Russian control, and the Ukrainian forces lost all their positions along Zaoskolska Street. The Ukrainian forces had set up defensive positions along the north-south line, expecting the Russian attack from the east. However, the Russians launched an assault from the north, breaking through at least a 3-kilometer defense line of the Ukrainian forces.
The Russians occupied 4 to 5 square kilometers of the city area on the right bank of the Oskil River in the city of Kupiansk. The Ukrainian forces lost Kuptakh Station, the central city hospital complex, and the district administrative building. Two main city streets - Constitution Avenue (formerly Lenin Street) and May Street No. 1 - were quickly completely controlled by the Russians.
The total area of the city of Kupiansk is approximately 35 square kilometers, and the Russians occupied about 15 square kilometers within a few hours. Currently, the Russians are continuing their attacks, preparing to control about 6 to 7 square kilometers of the city buildings. If the Russians accomplish their mission, the Ukrainian defense within the city of Kupiansk will be almost collapsed. In fact, the Russians occupying about 15 square kilometers of the city within a few hours has already indicated signs of the Ukrainian collapse.
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