401. The Battle for Kupiansk: Inside Ukraine's Comeback

In our latest on-the-ground episode of Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul and Boldi take you directly behind the front lines of a major tactical breakthrough. Traveling down a high-priority supply highway newly shrouded under miles of anti-drone netting , the team infiltrates a hidden, highly secured battalion command post directing the live battle for Kupiansk. Disguised as a civilian building to evade Russian surveillance , the bunker functions like a miniature, high-tech NASA centre. From inside, Saul and Boldi watch live video feeds from a wall of 60 screens , witnessing the exact moment Ukrainian forces employ specialised "Vampire" bomber drones and fibre-optic ambushes to systematically dismantle the Russian advance. Featuring Exclusive Interviews from the Front Line: The Deputy Battalion Commander breaks down the meticulous northern flank counteroffensive that blindsided the enemy , resulting in over 500 Russian casualties and the successful reoccupation of the city. "Positive," Head of Intelligence, details the psychological drone and phone operations used to safely capture roughly 50 Russian defectors —and the grim reality of Russian forces shooting their own men who try to surrender. An Assault Company Commander explains their critical mission to block Russian access to Kupiansk and exposes how Russia is deploying poorly trained "infiltrators" merely to draw fire and map targets. Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at [email protected] Follow us on: X - @PodBattleground Instagram - podbattleground TikTok - battlegroundukraine Producer: James Hodgson A Goalhanger Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices