Ukraine and Russia Clash Over Kupiansk
Kupiansk, a strategic town in Kharkiv Oblast, is 104 km east of Kharkiv and had a prewar population of ~55,000.
Russian forces report destroying Ukrainian troops surrounded by the Oskol River.
Gen Valery Gerasimov claims control of 70% of Pokrovsk and over 80% of Vovchansk.
Ukraine received a U.S. proposal aligning with Russia's maximalist demands.
Putin was briefed on Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, and Kupiansk amid Kyiv's setbacks.
Ukraine accuses Russia of misleading propaganda to hide military losses.
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