Russian forces fail to widen Kupiansk wedge — Achilles Regiment commander

He said this on Espreso TV.

"Despite enemy pressure, we’re holding our ground in the Kupiansk area thanks to coordinated efforts. The area around the settlement of Kruhliakivka is the furthest point the enemy has reached on the left bank of the Oskil River in this direction. But despite repeated attempts, the Russians can’t expand this wedge. They’re taking heavy losses in equipment and manpower but failing to make progress. At Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, no changes — all positions remain under control of the Defense Forces," Fedorenko said.

He added that in the Dvorichna area, the Russians are clearly blocked and unable to expand their bridgehead.

"The invaders haven’t been able to set up pontoon crossings, because the Oskil River is under constant surveillance by the Defense Forces. Their engineering equipment is regularly spotted and destroyed. Thanks to these efforts, we’ve pushed them back from their positions," Fedorenko stressed.

• On May 12 alone, there were 166 combat clashes along the front line. Russian forces continue attacking Defense Force positions in 11 directions.
• Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,070 Russian soldiers and destroyed dozens of units of Russian equipment and weapons.