Ukrainian Forces Liberate Kupiansk, Raise Flag: Slava Ukraini!
On January 12th, Ukrainian troops, spearheaded by the Khartia Brigade of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard, successfully recaptured the Kupiansk City Council building and raised the Ukrainian flag, marking a significant strategic victory in the Kharkiv region. The operation, led by the 4th Battalion’s Reconnaissance and Strike Group, resulted in the securing of the city center, with remaining Russian units being cleared. Commander Colonel Ihor Obolenskyi highlighted the success of the operation, demonstrating Ukraine’s capability to halt and eliminate enemy forces with effective planning and well-trained units. The liberation of Kupiansk, a city previously claimed by Russia, reinforces Ukraine’s ability to reclaim strategically vital territories.