Russian forces used Shahed, Gerbera, KVN fiber-optic, and Molniya drones to target Ukrainian logistics and civilian objects in the Kupyansk direction.
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Russian forces are using Shahed strike, Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky (KVN) fiber-optic, and Molniya fixed-wing drones against Ukrainian logistics and civilian objects in the Kupyansk direction.
Over the past 24 hours, nine settlements in the Kharkiv region came under enemy attack, leaving six people wounded.
Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv and other regions overnight, damaging homes, infrastructure, and killing at least one civilian.
Russian forces on the Kupyansk direction have almost exhausted resources but are preparing to intensify offensive operations when spring greenery provides better camouflage.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.805Z
Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29-2026