Ukrainian Forces Make Cautious Gains as Russian Troops Are Encircled in Kupiansk
TL;DR
Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive near Kupyansk, making tactical gains despite Russian efforts, while Russia launches extensive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelensky plans peace talks with Western allies in Berlin, amid ongoing intense military activity on multiple fronts.
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- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 13, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Zelensky’s Front-Line Visit Highlights Ukrainian Resilience The Wall Street Journal
- Zelenskyy visits frontline Ukrainian city weeks after Russia claimed it took control Fox News
- Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander Al Jazeera
- Approximately 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, city's liberation proceeds cautiously — Defense F Ukrinform
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