As a result of the continuation of the advance in the Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian units have seized, among others, Kupansk, the junction town of Savyntsi, located between Balakliia and Izyum, and Izyum itself (although this has not yet been officially confirmed by the Ukrainian side). There is no confirmation of reports that part of the Russian grouping south of the latter town failed to withdraw and was locked in a cauldron. …read more
Source:: Centre for Eastern Studies (Poland)