Russian troops continue to operate directly in Kupiansk and north of the city, but are facing serious problems with supplies and the transfer of reinforcements. This is stated in a new report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), reports UNN.
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The analysts refer, in particular, to Russian sources. A source associated with Russia’s Northern Grouping of Forces stated that Russian units remain in Kupiansk, but that receiving reinforcements has become "almost impossible" for them.
Logistical problems have also been recorded north of the city. Russian sources acknowledge difficulties in supplying forward units, while Ukrainian forces are counterattacking near Zakhidne and Kindrashivka.
Russians claim advances near Kupiansk
At the same time, one of the Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian troops had advanced southeast of Kivsharivka and allegedly control about half of the settlement. In the cited passage, ISW does not independently confirm this claim.
In the neighboring area near Borova, Russian troops continued offensive operations on October 2 and 3 to the north and southeast of the settlement, but did not achieve any confirmed advances.