Russia may occupy Ukraine's Kupyansk, residents fear

International Desk: In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and occupied Kupyansk. It was later retaken by Ukrainian forces. Local residents believe that Russia may take over Kupyansk again. They have started preparations like that. Going southeast from Kharkiv, one can see, written on the side of the road, Kupiansky Rai, meaning Kupiansk Paradise. Earlier, the district word was also written with it. Not anymore. Russia captured the city days after invading Ukraine. It was retaken by Ukraine in September. This city is an important railway hub of Ukraine. Only the military and their vehicles are moving in the city now. Fields are not cultivated. Villages were destroyed.

The word heaven only remained on that signboard. In fact, his appearance has changed. Russian troops are now a few kilometers away from the city. Their shells are falling on the city. Their planes are occasionally attacking here. The city came within range of their mortars. There is now a fierce battle between the armies of the two countries. In all, the city was occupied by Russia for seven months. Now the Ukrainian army does not have enough ammunition. As a result, there is a fear that this city may be taken over by Russia again. Doctor Tatiana of Kupyansk Hospital. He continues to do his job even as Russia escalates its attacks. He told Deutsche Welle, "If the Russians take this city, I will run." But the last time Russia occupied the city, they were there. Tatiana then argued with the Russians, refusing to obey their orders. He did not want to treat wounded Russian soldiers. So he thinks that the Russian army will shoot him if he sees him. However, Tatiana still hopes that the Ukrainian army will be able to occupy Kupyansk. Andriy Kuznichenko, a teacher, has decided that she will not stay if the Russian army takes over the city. His suitcase is packed.