Meanwhile the situation around Kupyansk. There is Russian presence in the city which makes parts contested, but these types of positions (often a few soldiers in basements) do not confer control. The AFU counter attack has cut much of the access to the city from the north. https://t.co/kpJSLiXg0c pic.twitter.com/ihqIgaP7Td

— Michael Kofman (@KofmanMichael) 17 décembre 2025

Meanwhile, the situation around Kupyansk remains contested. While Russian forces are present in the city, their positions—often limited to a few soldiers in basements—do not constitute full control. The AFU's counteroffensive has severed much of the city's access from the north.

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