"The situation is extremely difficult": the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are three kilometers from Kupyansk - MBA (map)

According to the head of Kupyansk MVA Andriy Besedin, the geographical location of the city contributes to his defense, but because of the proximity of the enemy, shelling from tanks and other weapons already reach the central districts of Kupyansk. Russian troops are located only 2. 5-3 kilometers from the borders of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region. The enemy tries to displace the defense forces from the positions, and all hostile weapons are already reaching the central parts of the city.

This was reported by the head of Kupyansk city military administration Andriy Besedin on the air of Espresso on Wednesday, October 30. "The enemy presses all over the front line, throwing a lot of living power and equipment. The Russians try to squeeze and displace our boys from the standpoint. The enemy, unfortunately, has local success. There is a question To the city of Kupyansk.

He emphasized that Kupyansk geographical conditions contribute to defense: the Oskil River creates a natural fortification, and the Right Bank's height provides an overview of the front from two -year to Svatov. "All the weapons of the enemy reaches the central parts of the city. The tank works in the territory of settlements, so the situation is extremely difficult," the head of the MBA added. According to the Armed Forces General Staff, 22 attacks have made in Kupyansk in Kupyansk direction.

The forces of defense reflected the assault actions of the enemy towards Sinkivka, Kolesnik, Zhizovy, pigeons, Steppe Novoselivka, Novoosinov, Berestov, Boguslavka and Lozova. We will remind, on October 23 military expert Konstantin Mashovets told about the operational plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Kupyansk direction. According to him, the main purpose is probably the exit of the enemy's troops on the border along the Oskil River.