Ukrainian forces on the left bank of the Oskil River near Kupyansk are facing a critical situation characterized by destroyed crossings and under-attack logistics, according to a statement posted on X by sternenko at 12:15 PM UTC on October 26th, 2025. The situation is described as comparable to Russian forces' past predicament in Kherson, with occupying command reportedly unafraid of making unpopular decisions to preserve their troops. The report details that crossings are being destroyed within hours of restoration by Russian anti-aircraft guns and drones. Engineers attempting to rebuild these vital routes are facing immediate attacks, hindering logistics for Ukrainian units. The source emphasizes the ongoing destruction of these crossings, stating, "Crossings destroyed. Logistics under attack by enemy drones." In a separate development, explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia, as noted by the media outlet єТривога, prompting caution in the region. Meanwhile, in Pokrovsk, approximately 200 Russian soldiers have infiltrated the city, bypassing Ukrainian defense lines, leading to ongoing street battles, according to the General Staff as reported by 24 Канал | Новини України. Previous reports from October 26th, 2025, detailed intense fighting in eastern Ukraine, including street battles in Pokrovsk and the liberation of territories by Ukrainian forces near Kucheriv Yar. Overnight, Kyiv experienced a significant Russian aerial assault, resulting in fatalities and injuries, with debris from a downed UAV impacting a residential building.
