Strategic City Remains Under Russian Control as Strikes Target Ukrainian Infrastructure
Russian military forces have retained control of Kupyansk, a key logistics hub in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, following intense clashes this week. Moscow's Defense Ministry confirmed on December 27, 2025, that its troops repelled five Ukrainian counterattacks over the past 48 hours, destroying multiple armored vehicles and eliminating over 20 soldiers.
In coordinated overnight operations, Russia launched hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and other precision weapons from multiple platforms, striking power infrastructure supporting Ukraine's military operations. The attacks, described by Moscow as retaliation for alleged Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian targets, reportedly achieved all operational objectives.
Ivan Bigma, spokesperson for Russia's Western Group of Forces, stated: "Our defensive lines remain intact with no territorial concessions. Recent engagements demonstrate our forces' capacity to neutralize advanced Western-supplied equipment." This reference to destroyed U.S.-made M113 armored carriers underscores the ongoing international dimensions of the conflict.
The Kupyansk sector continues to hold strategic significance as a transportation nexus for military supplies. Recent developments suggest both sides are intensifying efforts to consolidate positions before winter fully sets in across the region.
