Russian occupants attempted to break through our defense in the Kupyansk sector. Some of the Russian soldiers were dressed in uniforms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the General Staff and added that Ukrainian defenders stopped the enemy, UNN reports.
"Today, starting at 2:30 p.m., Russian occupants attempted to break through our defense in the Kupyansk sector. Enemy assault groups attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in four waves. In total, the enemy used about 15 pieces of equipment. In particular, tanks, armored combat vehicles and an UR-77 demining unit," the statement said.
The General Staff emphasized that some of the Russian soldiers were dressed in uniforms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This violates the laws and rules of warfare and is a war crime.
"With skillful and decisive actions, our defenders stopped the enemy, destroyed all their armored vehicles and eliminated a significant part of their manpower," the statement said.
In addition, the General Staff noted the professionalism and cohesion of our infantrymen, tankers, artillerymen and UAV operators.