Russia attempted to launch an attack on the Kupiansk sector in Kharkiv Oblast by using the Soyuz gas pipeline for covert movement. Ukrainian 77th Airborne Brigade thwarted the attack, eliminating at least 40 of approximately 50 Russian soldiers involved.
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Russia attempted to use the pipeline for a covert exit and further accumulation of forces in the Kupiansk area, in an operation that involved around 50 people
At least 40 Russian soldiers were eliminated
During repair operations, a crew from Kharkivoblenergo came under attack by a Russian UAV.
Ukrainian forces marginally advanced in central Kupyansk
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