Russians are advancing on several sectors of the front: Putin's goal is becoming more and more concrete. The megacity of Kharkiv could be a priority for Kremlin autocrat Vladimir Putin.

Kupyansk is not only a strategically important railway junction, the P07 national road also runs from here to just outside the gates of Kharksiv. According to Ukraine soldiers, Putin is preparing a major attack on the country's east. The Ukrainian armed forces have proven that they can now also attack targets deep in Russia in Siberia.