Russian army units continue pushing forward on several stretches of the front despite difficult winter weather, with one of the most intense areas remaining the left bank of the Oskol River southeast of Kupyansk in the Kharkov region.

Russian forces reportedly advanced about 3.5 kilometers along a narrow sector between the Lozovatka and Dubovka rivers. After a series of assault operations, they reached the Dubovka River from the direction of the Peschanoye station.

Reports also indicate that Russian troops have recaptured positions east of Kovsharovka, a major settlement that serves as the southern outskirts of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.

Further movement has been recorded near Kurilovka, located to the east of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy. These advances are increasing pressure on Ukrainian defenses from multiple directions, making it more difficult for Ukrainian units to hold their ground on the eastern bank of the Oskol.

In Kupyansk-Uzlovoy itself, the situation remains highly unstable. The presence of Russian units in this strategically important location has effectively split Ukrainian forces positioned on the eastern side of the river into two separate groups.

The Ukrainian position near Kucherovka is described as critical. Even so, Ukrainian troops are still attempting to shift the balance by deploying additional reserves toward the Kupyansk area.

Russian forces are holding positions in the northern, central, and southeastern parts of Kupyansk, highlighting the intensity of the fighting and the lack of any sign that either side is prepared to concede territory.

Earlier, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported the capture of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy in its January 27, 2026 update on the course of the military operation.