Ukrainian forces successfully thwarted a Russian attack near Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region, on November 13. The Ukrainian military reported that Russian troops launched a four-wave offensive featuring armored vehicles and tanks. In response, Ukrainian defenders managed to halt the advancement, destroying all enemy armored units and inflicting heavy casualties. Notably, some Russian soldiers wore uniforms resembling those of the Ukrainian military, an action condemned by Kyiv as a war crime. The conflict remains intense, with Russian forces gradually pushing towards Kupiansk, a vital railway hub.