Ukrainian brigade collapses near Kupyansk

Ukraine's 15th Separate Operational Brigade of the National Guard is reportedly on the verge of collapse and being withdrawn from the Kupyansk direction due to catastrophic losses. The unit's 2nd Battalion in the Tamarganovka area is being replaced by a battalion from the 144th Separate Mechanized Brigade in what is described as an evacuation. In a sign of desperation, the brigade's commander, Colonel Bukatar, has reportedly begun mass recruiting personnel through a civilian Telegram channel used for hiring waiters and IT specialists.