Russian Forces Have Completely Liberated Eastern Part of Kupyansk in Kharkov Region, MoD Says
10:29 11.11.2025 (Updated: 11:10 11.11.2025)
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Russian Forces Have Completely Liberated Eastern Part of Kupyansk in Kharkov Region, MoD Says
Why is the city so important?
The Russian Ministry of Defense describes it as a "logistical hub" for the Ukrainian army. It is key to controlling the eastern part of the Kharkov region. Kiev has transformed the city into a "fortress" with reinforced concrete structures and minefields.
According to the ministry, liberating Kupyansk will allow Russia to:
▪advance towards Izyum, Chuguyev and Volchansk settlements in the Kharkov region;
▪open a direct route to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk in the DPR, key for Ukrainian troops in the Donbass.
The Russian Defense Ministry earlier dismissed Zelensky’s claims of a “clearing” operation in Kupyansk as detached from reality, and stated encircled Ukrainian forces in Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk face worsening conditions and should surrender.
Why is the city so important?
The Russian Ministry of Defense describes it as a "logistical hub" for the Ukrainian army. It is key to controlling the eastern part of the Kharkov region. Kiev has transformed the city into a "fortress" with reinforced concrete structures and minefields.
According to the ministry, liberating Kupyansk will allow Russia to:
▪advance towards Izyum, Chuguyev and Volchansk settlements in the Kharkov region;
▪open a direct route to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk in the DPR, key for Ukrainian troops in the Donbass.
The Russian Defense Ministry earlier dismissed Zelensky’s claims of a “clearing” operation in Kupyansk as detached from reality, and stated encircled Ukrainian forces in Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk face worsening conditions and should surrender.
