Russian forces continue attempts to cross the Oskil River in the Kupiansk sector in order to expand their foothold on the right bank of Kharkiv region.
This was reported by National Guard of Ukraine spokesperson Ruslan Muzychuk during a national TV broadcast.
"The enemy has been trying to cross the Oskil River for a long time. We’ve seen this since late last year – from areas like Pishchane and Kolesnykivka, where there were large armored assaults. Now it’s the same in the areas northeast of Kupiansk, where the enemy is trying to cross the Oskil and expand their foothold on the right bank, particularly in the areas of Dvorichna and Fiholivka," said Muzychuk.
According to him, Ukrainian forces are regularly recording enemy assault attempts and efforts to build up infantry.
"Naturally, the enemy is also undertaking engineering activities to create the conditions for river crossings and to accumulate forces and equipment for assaults," he added.
In general, in the Kupiansk sector, which is under the responsibility of National Guard units, there are three to seven enemy assaults recorded daily. The enemy is actively using artillery and drones.
"Our troops note that the main threats are from artillery and drone use, as well as enemy engineering units attempting to set up pontoon crossings or carry out other measures to move infantry or, at times, even equipment," said Muzychuk.
He also noted that Russian forces on the northern border of Kharkiv region, particularly near Vovchansk, are engaging in low-intensity combat.
"On average, there are about 4–5 attacks per day, most of them in the Vovchansk area," he said.
