Russian forces continue to intensify pressure on the Kupiansk and Kharkiv sectors, but the effectiveness of their offensive operations remains low despite attempts to achieve tangible results before the end of the summer campaign.

According to Ukrinform, this was stated during a television broadcast by Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Joint Forces Task Force.

"They need to at least simulate the fulfillment of their objectives, which is why they are trying to finish the 'summer campaign' with some visible results. But if we assess the effectiveness of these attempts, it remains low," Trehubov said.

According to him, the situation remains difficult in several sectors within the Joint Forces Group's area of responsibility. Russian troops continue to pressure Ukrainian positions in the Kupiansk area and along the state border, attempting new incursions, including from the direction of Kozacha Lopan. Intense fighting is also continuing in the eastern part of the Sumy region.

"Around Vovchansk, the Russians are still trying to establish a large zone of control, but the problem for them is that they have not been able to fully seize the city itself. As for Kupiansk, they are actively trying to split the large Ukrainian bridgehead in two, while slowly advancing toward the city. Overall, they continue to apply systematic pressure on Kupiansk," the spokesperson said.

He explained that Ukrainian forces continue to hold a large bridgehead east of the Oskil River, which Russian troops are attempting to divide. At the same time, Russian advances near Kupiansk itself have been slow, with efforts focused on securing positions in the northern parts of the city.

According to Trehubov, Russian forces are conducting operations much more intensively than they were a month ago. However, despite suffering record losses, they have failed to achieve significant battlefield successes.

"The Russians are now far more active than they were even a month ago. Previously, we had never seen the number of eliminated occupiers exceed 250 in a single period. The figure of 270 is an absolute record. This clearly demonstrates both the high intensity of the fighting and the large number of personnel they are committing," he said.

Trehubov added that the Russian military currently has no shortage of manpower, having built up reserves over the summer. However, it continues to face logistical and supply challenges.

"We are seeing enormous losses on the enemy's side that are not translating into meaningful gains. Their territorial advances remain absolutely minimal," he said.

He noted that over the past two months, Russian advances have amounted to only a few dozen square kilometers, indicating Moscow's determination to shift the battlefield in its favor. Even with the commitment of substantial manpower, however, it has so far failed to achieve that objective.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Russian forces had launched 79 attacks on the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces since the beginning of the day.