Russian forces unable to take control of any Kupiansk districts — Ukraine’s 429th unit

Yurii Fedorenko, commander of the 429th "ACHILLES" Separate UAV Regiment, shared the information on Espreso TV.

“Intense combat is currently ongoing on the northern and northwestern outskirts of Kupiansk and within the city itself. At the moment, the Russians have not seized control of any districts in Kupiansk. However, the presence of Russian reconnaissance and sabotage groups is quite high. Measures are underway to block Russian actions on the northern and northwestern outskirts to prevent their groups from infiltrating the city. Efforts are also ongoing to counter those Russian groups disguising themselves in civilian or Ukrainian military uniforms. In this way, the occupiers are attempting to penetrate deeper into the city,” Fedorenko said.

The commander emphasized that Russian forces are using infiltration by reconnaissance and sabotage groups to gather at specific points for further control of city districts.

“The main goal of these groups is to concentrate at certain points and also to adjust fire on the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. They gather in order to take control of specific districts of the city,” he added.

• On September 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that fierce fighting is ongoing in the Kupiansk area.