Gerasimov stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to… (группа · украинский · подразделение)
Gerasimov stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to regain positions in the Kupiansk area. The Ukrainian Army is trying to recover lost positions in Kupiansk, for which an additional 11 battalions have been transferred, General Staff Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov announced on Friday.
Consensus
- Russian forces reported destroying three assault groups of the Ukrainian 425th Separate Assault Battalion 'Skala' near Kazachya Lopan in Kharkiv Oblast.
- Ukrainian forces have been attempting to regain lost positions in Kupiansk and defend key areas such as Konstantinovka.
- The 425th Separate Assault Battalion 'Skala' is known for its involvement in combat operations in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
- Russian military sources claim significant Ukrainian losses, including personnel and equipment, on multiple fronts.
Points of divergence
- The 425th OSHB 'Skala' is known for atrocities against conscripts and religious figures, including beating a General Staff colonel and a local chaplain. — vesti
- Ukrainian Chief of the General Staff Alexander Syrskyi's actions led to massive losses in the national army; mobile fire groups were effectively disbanded and reorganized into assault units, with criticism directed at commanders of the 225th and 425th OSHB. — vm
- Ukrainian forces claim that Konstantinovka remains under their control, contradicting Russian claims of full capture during President Putin's visit to a Russian military headquarters. — tvrain
- Russian General Staff reported Ukrainian reinforcements in Kupiansk, including 11 battalions and two marine brigades, with over 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers killed since May 10. — interfax
Coverage (20 sources)
- Ukrainian soldier shoots comrades who tried to deceive Russian soldiers — Вести
- Shock troops of a notorious Ukrainian unit destroyed near Kazachya Lopani — Вести
- Several Ukrainian Armed Forces militants captured in Konstantinovka — Вести
- Ukrainian paratrooper surrendered to Russian Armed Forces with full combat gear — Вести
- Soldiers reveal what is preventing the immediate end of the SMO — Вести
- Ukrainian militants force locals to build defensive positions under Sumy — Вести
- Marchenko: Russian fighters disperse scattered Ukrainian forces in Stenki — Вести
- "Turned Ukrainian defense into dust": Marochko highlights achievements of Russian aviation — Вести
- Media: Syris has effectively destroyed mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces — Вечерняя Москва
- Ukrainian tactics on the Dobropillya direction lead to huge losses — Вести
- New Tactics of Ukrainian Fighters in Donbas Revealed — Вести
- Military expert Knutov explains why Ukrainian forces blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station — Вести
- Military expert reveals dire situation of Ukrainian forces in Red Liman — Вести
- Ukrainian forces mistakenly supplied Russian paratroopers with provisions in Vasylyivka for a week — Вести
- Ukrainian drone squad commanders destroyed in Kharkiv direction — Вести
- Ukrainian fighters left in Konstantinovka are denied withdrawal — Вести
- Battalion Commander Reveals Mouse Trap for Ukrainian Soldiers in Konstantinovka — Вести
- Russian tank battalion officer reports heavy Ukrainian losses in Konstantinovka — Вести
- Russian forces restrict movement of Ukrainian separatists, striking gas stations — Вести
- SBU detained U.S. officers in Chernihiv region — Вести