Statements by Russian officials about the 'capture' of the city of Kup'yansk are not credible, said Viktor Trehubov, head of the communications department of the joint forces grouping. Although there are over a hundred Russians in the city, they have not been able to seize it. This information was confirmed during a telethon.
The occupiers entered Kup'yansk more than a month ago, but their presence has caused logistical problems and complicated the situation. According to Trehubov, Russian troops gradually lost their positions, and the city was not captured.
This turnaround began in mid-November when the Russians started losing logistics, and the situation became increasingly reminiscent of encirclement, Trehubov explained.
Currently, there are between 100 and 200 Russian soldiers in Kup'yansk, who mostly hide in basements and buildings. After Putin's statement about the alleged capture of the city, the situation in Russia became complicated. President Zelensky's visit to Kup'yansk contradicted these claims, which triggered a negative reaction in Russia.
As a result, it turned out that the Russian troops failed to capture the city of Kup'yansk, although they tried to do so. Their failure was a consequence of logistical problems. The actions of the Russians in Kup'yansk reviewed subsequent events in the region and caused a negative reaction in Russian society.