The enemy attempted to breach defenses in the Kupiansk direction, according to the General Staff.

Russian military forces attempted to breach the Ukrainian defense in the Kupiansk direction. Today, November 13, starting at 14:30, enemy assault groups attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in four waves.

This is reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

The enemy deployed around 15 units of equipment: tanks, armored combat vehicles, and the UR-77 mine-clearing system. Additionally, some Russian soldiers were dressed in the uniforms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This violates the laws and rules of warfare and constitutes a war crime.

"Our defenders skillfully and decisively halted the enemy, destroyed all of their armored vehicles, and eliminated a significant portion of their manpower," the report states. The General Staff highlighted the professionalism and coordination of Ukrainian infantry, tank crews, artillerymen, and drone operators.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Russia has gathered about 50,000 soldiers, including from North Korea – they will attempt to reclaim territory captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.