Russian Ministry of Defense again claimed control over Kupyansk amid reports of retreat
Kyiv • UNN
The Russian Ministry of Defense once again disseminated information about the alleged transfer of Kupyansk under the control of Russian troops. This happened after Russian military bloggers and Z-channels reported the loss of positions.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation once again spread information about the alleged transfer of Ukrainian Kupyansk under the control of Russian troops. Propaganda resources claim that the city is held by units of the 6th Guards Combined Arms Army of the "West" group, writes UNN.
Details
According to the disseminated statement, the Russian military is allegedly clearing buildings and basements in the city. The commander of one of the companies of the occupation forces claims that only "disjointed groups" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly remain in Kupyansk.
Context of messages in Z-publics
The new statement by the Russian military department appeared after a number of Russian military bloggers and Z-channels began reporting on the loss of positions on December 24.
In particular, information was spread online that units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had regained full control over the city, expelling enemy forces from there.
The official Ukrainian command is currently silent regarding the operational situation directly in Kupyansk, but emphasizes the ongoing active hostilities in this direction.