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Kupiansk

Important railway hub
Kupiansk is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Kupiansk Raion of Kharkiv Oblast. The city is located on the banks of the Oskil River, which is a tributary of the Siversky Donets, and is approximately 40 kilometers from the border with Russia. Before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the population of Kupiansk was over 25,000 people. The history of Kupiansk dates back to 1655, when it was founded as the Cossack settlement of Kupynka, which served as a fortress. Subsequently, the city developed as an important trade route and became the second railway hub in Kharkiv Oblast. The city is also known for its strategic location as a railway and road junction.
1655
The city was founded as a fortress
1781
The first coat of arms of the city was approved
1822
The newly built Cathedral of the Intercession was consecrated
1905
Kupiansk railway workers joined the all-Russian political strike
1957
Kupiansk Meat Processing Plant and Dairy Canning Plant were built
1966
The first melt was carried out at the Kupiansk Foundry
2009
A new railway station complex was opened, modernizing the railway hub
2022
The city was liberated from the occupiers during the Slobozhansky counteroffensive
2022
After liberation, communications, electricity, gas, and water supply were restored in the city
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Over the last day, russia conducted 5 missile attacks, 113 air attacks, and 135 shelling. There are victims

Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 05:22 AM • 43389 views
Zelenskyy on Stavka: There was a separate report on our actions in the south, in particular in Kherson region

President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:30 PM • 32337 views
Zelensky holds the first meeting of the newly reconstituted Council: Syrsky and Bargylevych report

President Zelenskyy held the first meeting of the Chiefs of Staff with newly appointed Chief of the Army Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Bragilevych to discuss priority issues such as the front line, protecting critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, and providing the army with everything it needs.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:55 PM • 21702 views
Together with his brother, he launched a missile at the village of Hroza: the former law enforcement officer was served with a new suspicion

A former law enforcement officer from Kharkiv region was charged with treason for siding with Russian troops during the occupation and working at their checkpoints, and then fleeing to Russia with his brother. In addition, the brothers are suspected of directing an enemy missile at a cafe in the village of Groza.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 02:24 PM • 23921 views
The newly appointed commander of the TRO tells what he did at the front after the full-scale invasion of Russia

Ihor Plakhuta, the newly appointed commander of the Territorial Defense Forces, listed what he had been doing after the full-scale invasion of Russia and assured that he remained loyal to his oath and the people.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:39 PM • 21433 views
Occupants continue offensive in Bakhmut sector and pull up reserves to Bohdanivka - Yevlash

Russian troops continue their attacks near Bakhmut, pulling up reserves to the village of Bohdanivka, while Ukrainian troops are holding out, taking all necessary measures to repel the enemy's attack.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:49 AM • 22593 views
Kharkiv region shelled by enemy at night, gas pipeline damaged - RMA

Russian troops shelled two villages in Kharkiv region at night, damaging a gas pipeline and a residential building, and shelled up to 20 settlements in the region over the course of the day.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:53 AM • 28032 views
Over the past day, russia carried out 4 missile attacks, 110 air attacks, 95 salvo attacks

Over 100 combat engagements took place in the frontline yesterday: russia launched 4 missile attacks and 110 air strikes. The enemy also fired 95 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops' positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 05:38 AM • 30752 views
Yevlash on Russia's possible offensive on Kharkiv: no powerful offensive groups are currently observed

The head of the press service of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops said that no sufficiently powerful Russian formations have been spotted to launch an offensive on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:38 AM • 41011 views
Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled on the frontline over the last day: Russian Armed Forces again caused casualties among the civilian population

Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled at the frontline over the last day, and Russian-terrorist forces caused civilian casualties as a result of missile and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:27 AM • 43578 views
Kharkiv region under russian shelling: a woman was killed and a man wounded in the village of Vodiane

A 56-year-old woman was killed and a 58-year-old man was injured as a result of Russian troops' shelling of the village of Vodiane in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. In addition, more than 22 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling by the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:18 AM • 43020 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy 293 occupants and 37 pieces of military equipment in Kupyansk sector - Yevlash

In 24 combat engagements in the Kupyansk sector, Ukrainian troops killed 293 Russian servicemen and destroyed 37 pieces of equipment and weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:39 AM • 31138 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 111 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: 111 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several directions.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 05:46 AM • 30472 views
No electricity shortage, 3 units and TPP building are out of service for short-term repairs - Ministry of Energy

No electricity shortages have been reported in Ukraine's power grid. Three power units and a building of the TPP were taken out of operation for short-term repairs.

Economy • February 9, 08:28 AM • 24596 views
65 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

65 combat engagements took place along the frontline as Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks in many regions, according to a morning report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 05:01 AM • 32583 views
Enemy shells Tabayivka in Kharkiv region from aircraft, two people wounded in the region - RMA

The Russian military shelled 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, including Tabayivka, injuring two local residents.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:03 AM • 27544 views
92 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 92 firefights in various sectors over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:43 AM • 30886 views
Studying "weaknesses" for subversive groups: Russians use tactical drones on the border

The Russian military is using tactical drones along the border with Ukraine to study weaknesses for possible sabotage and reconnaissance missions.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:45 AM • 32933 views
Russian army has no positive results in its advance in the Kupyansk direction - Yevlash

Ukrainian defenders are preventing Russian troops from advancing in the Kupyansk sector, despite their attempts to storm the positions.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:03 PM • 31552 views
Kharkiv region: prosecutors show consequences of shelling in Pishchane and Hlushkivka

As a result of Russian shelling of civilian areas in Kupyansk district, a 71-year-old woman was wounded and several houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:46 PM • 25235 views
Russian missile attack on a hotel in the Kharkiv region: a two-month-old boy was killed - RMA

A two-month-old boy was killed and three women were injured in a Russian S-300 missile attack that destroyed a three-story hotel in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:19 AM • 26793 views
Fell in the yard: sappers eliminate an unexploded Russian bomb in Kharkiv region

Sappers of the State Emergency Service eliminated an unexploded FAB-250 aircraft bomb that fell during the Russian shelling of Velykyi Burluk village in Kupyansk district, but did not detonate.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:18 PM • 27910 views
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Russian offensive on Kupyansk: Ukrainian Armed Forces respond to information about 500 tanks and 40 thousand Russian soldiers to attack the city

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that since October last year, Russia has amassed about 40,000 troops and 500 tanks near Kupyansk, but noted that not all of these forces are currently engaged in combat and that the Ukrainian defense is holding back the Russians.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:50 AM • 257800 views
Organized events in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Kharkiv region serves notice of suspicion to occupier's accomplice

In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with Russian representatives during the occupation and organised mass events in support of Russia, and now he has been notified of being suspected of collaborating with the occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 09:42 AM • 21611 views
Russian offensive on Kupyansk: RMA and NSDC respond to Forbes article about "500 tanks"

Ukraine responds to Forbes article on Russian offensive in the Kupyansk sector.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:57 AM • 40105 views
Occupants shelled about 18 settlements in Kharkiv region over the day, increased the number of air strikes - OVO

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled about 18 settlements in Kharkiv region, increasing the number of air strikes and damaging infrastructure, including power substations and buildings, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:00 AM • 24745 views
Russia deploys 500 tanks to capture Kupyansk by March - Forbes

Russia plans to capture the city of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region by March 2024 as a gift to Putin before the presidential elections in Russia, deploying 500 tanks and more than 40,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:13 PM • 97042 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 21 occupants' attacks near Avdiivka: situation at the front

Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:07 PM • 41463 views
Russians shell Kharkiv region with guided missiles, one wounded

Russians shelled Kharkiv region with guided missiles, wounding one civilian.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:42 AM • 31162 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 66 combat engagements and missile and air strikes by Russian troops in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:34 AM • 31490 views