Russian forces have taken control of the northern industrial district of Kupyansk in Kharkov region, according to military expert Gennady Alekhin. He noted that fighting is gradually moving closer to the city’s residential areas.

Alekhin explained that Russian units are advancing inside the city in small groups, a tactic that allows for more precise operations. He emphasized that troops are also focusing on clearing surrounding settlements.

According to the expert, Russian forces have secured positions near the villages of Moskovka and Radkovka and are attempting to push forward in the direction of Petropavlovka.