Russian forces continued ground attacks north of Kharkiv City near Lyptsi and northeast of Kharkiv City near Hatyshche and Vovchansk but did not make any confirmed advances.

Russian forces attacked near Lyptsi, Hatyshche and Vovchansk on December 29 and 30.

On 30 December, Ukraine's Ground Forces released photos of Kupiansk, which was destroyed by the Russians who attempted to capture it.

In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attacked twice near Vovchansk and Lyptsi. According to preliminary estimates, the Ukrainian forces neutralized 43 invaders, destroyed a tank, artillery system, anti-tank weapon, three vehicles, 18 UAVs, and two enemy communication devices, and also significantly damaged an artillery system and two vehicles.

The enemy continues to fire on Sumskа Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast and Chernihiv Oblast. The most attacks are on the Sumskа Oblast, the least - on the Chernihiv Oblast.

In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy attacked twice near Vovchansk and Lyptsi.