Russian Occupants Attempted To Repeat The "Pipe" Operation Near Kupyanskoye

• 5.01.2026, 12:54

The plan for a stealthy breakthrough through the Union pipeline ended in complete failure.

In the Kupyansk direction, the 77th separate aeromobile Naddnepryanskaya brigade of the 7th Corps of the SD LDV foiled the enemy's attempt to carry out an assault using the Soyuz gas transportation pipeline.

This was reported by "Censor.NET" with reference to the press center of the 7 Corps of the DSHV.

It is noted that the enemy tried to use the gas pipeline for a hidden exit and further accumulation of forces.

The enemy operated north of Novoplatonovka - in the direction of Novaya Kruglyakovka and Zagrizovoye. The RF attracted about 50 people to the attempted breakthrough.

"77 oaembr timely identified the enemy's intentions and in cooperation with related units stopped the enemy's assault. The elimination of at least 40 enemy soldiers was confirmed," the report said.

According to the results of the operation, the enemy has not achieved the set tasks, and the situation in the area of responsibility is stabilized.

In the area of responsibility of the 77th separate aeromobile Naddneprynska brigade, the enemy continues to operate in small groups and tries to infiltrate between the positions. The actions of the occupants are under constant control of the Defense Forces and are suppressed.

The units of the 77th separate aeromobile Naddnepryan brigade continue to carry out combat tasks in the Kupyansk direction.

In the Kupyansk direction, the 77th brigade thwarted the enemy's attempt to use the Union gas pipeline for an assault. At least 40 servicemen of the Russian Federation have been eliminated, the situation has been stabilized.