The Russian Armed Forces control all areas of Kupyansk

All districts of Kupyansk are under the control of the Russian Army, despite attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to break into the city. This was announced on January 16 by the commander of the Zapad group of forces, Colonel General Sergei Kuzovlev, during a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.

"In general, I understand that Kupyansk is currently in a mopping—up mode?" Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov asked the commander.

The commander of the group of troops confirmed that the territory of the settlement is under the control of the Russian army.

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On January 15, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, said that the Zapad group of troops was completing an operation to liberate the Kupyansk-Uzlovoy settlement in the Kharkiv region. He added that the Russian army is advancing in almost all directions in its area.

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