Ukrainian commander discusses efforts to halt Russian movement on Oskil River in Kupiansk

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"The situation is challenging in the Dvorichna area, as the Oskil River is quite narrow here. The enemy, exploiting the weather conditions — fog and later the ice cover — has deployed personnel to the right bank, where they have now established a sort of foothold," Fedorenko noted.

According to the regiment commander, Russian forces are actively working on necessary preparatory measures, particularly the engineering preparation of the Oskil River banks. This is aimed at organizing regular crossings and ensuring the supply of provisions, ammunition, and light armored vehicles to their forces on the right bank. Additionally, they are working on bringing in trailed guns and establishing logistics for the continuous supply of ammunition.

"The Ukrainian Defense Forces are currently controlling the water area using unmanned systems. Our artillery also continues to target enemy positions. Measures are being taken to block the enemy, preventing its expansion on the right bank foothold and stopping the establishment of regular pontoon ferries," emphasized Fedorenko.

• Over the past day, the occupying Russian army lost at least 1,560 soldiers in the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces also destroyed 8 Russian tanks and 42 artillery systems.