Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian attacks amid defense shortfalls in Selydove
In a recent update from the front lines, serviceman Stanislav Bunyatov described the situation in Selydove as "bad, to put it mildly," suggesting there's an alarming shortfall in defensive forces within the city. Known by his callsign "Muchnoy," the fighter noted that Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) are managing even to launch counterattacks in the southern part of the settlement.
Amidst intensified aggression, Russian troops have made gains in Selydove and Novodmytrivka, with ongoing attempts to …
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Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office accuses Russian troops of executing POWs near Selydove
In a shocking incident near the settlement of Selydove, Russian military forces allegedly executed two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war. The Office of the General Prosecutor announced the initiation of criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, citing violations of laws and customs of war combined with intentional murder.
According to operational data, on October 18, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Russian military personnel captured two Ukrainian servicemen in …
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Critical phase in Selydove: Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian assaults in Donetsk region
In a pivotal development in the fight for Selidove, Lieutenant "Alex" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the battle has entered a critical new phase, presenting significant challenges for the Ukrainian Forces. Ukrainian Military correspondent Bohdan Miroshnikov speculates that the Russian forces' objectives might be the settlement of Vyshneve or a high-rise area within Selydove itself. Russian infantry assaults on Selydove in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region have been confirmed, …
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Russian military casualties reach sobering toll as obituary count surpasses 75,000
The death toll of Russian soldiers has reportedly reached a grim psychological milestone, with the number of obituaries in Russia detailing fallen military personnel skyrocketing.
The Telegram channel "Goryushko", dedicated to counting the names of deceased Russian soldiers, has identified 75,000 Russian soldiers lost in combat. Importantly, these numbers represent only those who have been named based on published online obituaries.
The actual number is believed to be significantly higher, as …
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Fierce battles in Toretsk: Russian forces make gains as Ukraine fights to hold key defensive positions
The Toretsk direction has recently become the hottest spot on the entire eastern front. Unlike in Vuhledar, Russian forces have deeply entrenched themselves straight into Toretsk but are not making moves on the flanks, though defending the city remains a significant challenge. Is there hope to hold the city?
On June 18-19, 2024, Russian troops began a slow push toward Toretsk in the Donetsk region, initially capturing nearby settlements like Zalizne, Sjeverne, Zhelanne, Serhiyivka, and …
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Estonian Intelligence predicts potential Ukrainian withdrawal from Pokrovsk by year end
In unsettling developments for Ukraine, the nation's forces might find themselves retreating from the city of Pokrovsk to more defensible positions before the year concludes, according to Lieutenant Colonel Janek Kesselmann, deputy chief of the Estonian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Center.
Kesselmann noted that Russia holds the tactical upper hand, with an average of 167 attacks launched daily along the frontline in the past week. Almost half of these offensives are directed toward Donetsk, …
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First documented execution of Russian soldiers by command unearthed: explosive investigation reveals shocking details
In an explosive revelation, the independent news outlet Astra has published excerpts from an order initiating the first known criminal case regarding the execution of seven Russian soldiers by their own command. This information corroborates earlier findings reported by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne in the summer.
According to the order, in the early morning hours of July 4, 2023, three soldiers from the 6th Motor Rifle Division—identified as Boriskin, Chukanov, and Timonin under the command …
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Ukrainian Forces face relentless Russian assault on strategic M-30 highway
In the relentless battle for strategic control, Russian forces are pressing towards the M-30 highway, where ongoing assaults have left Ukraine's Defense Forces struggling to hold their ground. On the Pokrovsk front, Russian troops are pushing westward from Novohrodivka, aiming to cut off the Ukrainian Forces' supply route, according to Ukrainian soldier "Muchnoy" who reported this on his Telegram channel.
"On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy is continually clashing with us west of Novogrodovka, …
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Confusion and discontent: Ukrainian troops claim no official withdrawal order issued amid Vuhledar retreat
In what appears to be growing discontent among Ukrainian forces, social media posts by Ukrainian soldiers indicate that despite understanding the need to pull back from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, no official withdrawal order was issued. "Everyone in the city and around it knew that a retreat was imminent, yet no order to withdraw came through. Where are we retreating to? Who the hell knows. As long as the enemy can push us back, we'll keep moving backward," wrote Ukrainian serviceman …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian offensive on Kurakhove
Soldiers from the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade successfully repelled a massive Russian attack in the Donetsk region, according to a video released by the brigade's press service. In this intense engagement, the Russians attempted to pierce Ukrainian defenses with 19 pieces of military hardware, including tanks.
Ukrainian paratroopers report that near the village of Kostyantynivka in the Kurakhove direction, the Russians sent 11 armored infantry vehicles into battle, reinforced by eight …