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Ukraine Says Counter-Sabotage Operations Continue in Kupiansk, Targeting Small Russian Presence

Military leaders describe efforts to stop enemy numbers from growing inside the frontline city.

Ukrainian servicemen install anti-drone nets over a road, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Ukrainian servicemen install anti-drone nets over a road, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Ukrainian servicemen install anti-drone nets over a road, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Ukrainian servicemen install anti-drone nets over a road, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Overview

  • The General Staff reports ongoing clearance and counter-sabotage actions inside Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast.
  • Officials estimate roughly 80 Russian personnel were present in the city as of October 14.
  • Three Russian fighters were reported neutralized over the past day during these operations.
  • Forces involved include the 127th Heavy Mechanized Brigade, Special Operations Forces, Military Law Enforcement Service, the Security Service of Ukraine, mechanized and infantry units, and UAV operators.
  • Units are conducting search-and-strike missions across multiple neighborhoods to hit identified positions, with officials saying they are preventing a larger enemy buildup.