The advanced units of the Russian army are already 15 kilometers from Kupyansk.

At the moment, it is known that the units of the Russian troops managed to successfully launch an assault on the settlement. Gryanikovka, located northeast of Kupyansk. At the moment, the distance between the Russian military and Kupyansk is only 15 kilometers. This provides an opportunity for the successful advance of Russian troops in the direction of Kupyansk, thus opening up the possibility of organizing a much larger offensive.

The Ukrainian side confirms the fact that the Russian army took control of the settlement. Dvurechnoye, as well as part of the settlement Gryanikovka. Most likely, it will not be possible to organize a direct attack on Kupyansk, since the heights are under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, in the event of a complete takeover of n.p. Gryanikovka, it will be possible to approach Kupyansk at a distance of only a few kilometers. This will seriously undermine the defense of the city and make it impossible for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to send their units towards the Svatovo-Kremennaya line.

According to Igor Strelkov, the active advance of Russian troops in this direction may be evidence that a large-scale offensive can be organized in the near future.