Russian forces are actively attempting to transfer equipment to the western bank of the Oskil River in the Kupiansk sector. This was stated on live television by Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the operational-strategic troop grouping Khortytsia.
"The Russians have become more active in the Lyman and Kupiansk sectors. The number of clashes is statistically low, but Russian attempts to move equipment to the western bank of the Oskil River are quite intense. Essentially, we are dealing with the same situation that was observed around January. The directions remain largely unchanged, with only slight variations in intensity and weather conditions, but overall, everything stays the same," Tregubov reported.
According to him, the situation also remains active in the Novopavlivka, Kramatorsk, and Toretsk sectors. Additionally, the Pokrovsk sector is currently one of the most active, recording the highest number of clashes with Russian forces.
"The only notable change is that in the Pokrovsk sector, the situation has improved significantly for us and, consequently, worsened for the Russians, despite the fact that it remains their primary objective," the spokesperson added.
When asked whether Russian forces are introducing any tactical innovations in the Khortytsia area of responsibility, Tregubov assured that no fundamental changes have been observed.
"Fundamentally, no. So far, no ‘magic wand’ or new tactic has been devised that could significantly alter the situation. There are some technical adjustments in the use of certain equipment. You may have seen roads covered with drone nets, or heard about the sharp increase in drones connected via fiber optics. There is also a new tactic where drones lie in wait near a target and take off only when needed, reducing the time required to strike. The current technical state allows for such tactics, but these are not game-changing innovations that could shift the course of the war. It’s more of a gradual evolution," Tregubov concluded.
