Overview
- Kyiv officials say Ukrainian troops are clearing remaining Russian positions inside parts of Kupiansk while defending the city.
- DeepState reports Ukraine retook parts of the city and nearby villages, including Radivka and Kindrashivk, with fire control over Holubivka and clearing in Mirove.
- Some Russian troops reportedly remain in isolated pockets in central Kupiansk.
- Zelensky visited forward command posts, received briefings on weapons, drone teams, logistics and rapid casualty evacuation, and presented state honors to defenders.
- Ukraine cites a search-strike group under General Oleksandr Syrskyi coordinating National Guard, army and International Legion units, while disputing earlier Russian claims of full capture.