The evacuation of the population continues in the Kupyansk direction, 758 people remain in the city, and about 4,400 people in total in the direction. The enemy destroyed critical infrastructure, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the offensive, and Kharkiv region is preparing for the heating season.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and the region with drones on September 30, killing two men. An educational institution, residential buildings, and road surface were damaged.
Over the past day, 137 combat engagements took place, Russian troops launched 31 air strikes, dropping 55 guided aerial bombs. In the Pokrovsk direction, 138 occupiers were neutralized and five units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
Soldiers of the 429th separate unmanned systems regiment "Achilles" hit two Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" MLRS in the Kupyansk direction. This weakens the enemy's ability to deliver massive thermobaric strikes and reduces risks for the civilian population.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are counterattacking in certain areas and recapturing territories. Significant Russian forces have been encircled and captured.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on long-range successes and the situation at the front. Zelenskyy announced the creation of a Technological Headquarters for the production of Ukrainian drones and missiles.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 136 combat engagements over the past day, 53 of which were in the Pokrovsk and 21 in the Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 1 missile and 81 air strikes, using 50 missiles and 156 guided aerial bombs.
Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy launched one missile and 58 air strikes. 50 missiles, 108 guided aerial bombs, 2706 kamikaze drones, and 3391 shelling attacks on positions were used.
Over the past day, September 26, 186 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy launched one missile and 67 air strikes, using 5924 kamikaze drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a military meeting where the situation at the front and the counter-offensive operation in the Dobropillia direction were discussed. 168.8 km² of territory has been liberated, and Russian losses amounted to almost 3,000 personnel.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 200 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy carried out 59 airstrikes, dropped 109 guided aerial bombs, and used 4,774 kamikaze drones.
On September 25, 157 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The occupiers launched 38 air strikes, dropping 71 guided aerial bombs, and used 1,440 kamikaze drones.
The head of the Kupyansk MVA, Andriy Besedin, reported massive shelling and attempts by sabotage groups to infiltrate Kupyansk. A counter-sabotage operation is underway in the city, despite constant danger and enemy drone control of logistical routes.
On the night of September 25, Russian troops attacked the village of Prykolotne in the Kharkiv region with a drone, which led to the death of a 59-year-old man. As a result of the shelling, the administrative building of the communal enterprise was destroyed and a fire broke out.
Since the beginning of the day, 122 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, occupiers have used 2,435 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,593 shellings. The most active battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk direction, where there have been 47 attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense.
Since the beginning of the day, 78 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with active enemy actions in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, and battles continue at key points.
On the night of September 24, Kharkiv was attacked by 18 Russian kamikaze drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility, residential buildings, and cars. Despite the large-scale attack, there were no casualties among the civilian population, and emergency crews are working to restore electricity and other services.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, carried out shelling, and used kamikaze drones.
Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1925 kamikaze drones and carried out 3176 shelling attacks. On the Pokrovsk direction, 105 occupiers were eliminated and 67 were wounded.
Over the past day, 143 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and carried out 3,454 shellings, involving 2,185 kamikaze drones.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy has intensified assault operations, trying to block logistical routes. The dominant tactic of the Russian Federation is infiltration, with the daily use of up to 600 enemy FPV and attack drones.
The Russian army attacked Kharkiv region with drones, injuring two men. Over the past day, one person died and three more were injured as a result of enemy attacks.
Since the beginning of the day, 123 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy launched 46 air strikes and used 2480 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, including the Northern Slobozhansky, Southern Slobozhansky and Kupyansk directions.
Ukrainian military successfully stopped six Russian offensive actions in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Kupyansk. Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have taken place at the front.
Russian occupiers constantly try to penetrate Kupyansk in small groups of 5-7 people, using their numbers and disguising themselves. Ukrainian soldiers repel these attempts, as well as UAV and artillery attacks, holding the city's defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to discuss security guarantees and sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with Putin and called for joint decisions on shooting down drones.
Since the beginning of the day, 124 combat engagements have taken place, the occupiers have used 2032 kamikaze drones and carried out 3475 shelling attacks. Russian troops launched 55 air strikes, dropping 98 guided aerial bombs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the military and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the situation at the front. He reported successful counter-offensive actions in the Donetsk direction, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas, where the Russians suffered significant losses.
Russians tried to penetrate Kupyansk through a damaged and flooded gas pipeline. Most of the boats used by the occupiers to cross the Oskil River have been destroyed.
In the Kupyansk direction, the situation remains tense, the enemy's main goal is to seize the city of Kupyansk. The 10th Army Corps reports dynamic combat operations and enemy attempts to cross the Oskil River.
