Contents tagged with Donbas
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Russia's summer offensive stalls, no large-scale assault anticipated: Ukrainian Intel reports
Both Western and Ukrainian experts assert that Russia will not launch a new coordinated offensive along hundreds of kilometers of the front lines this summer. Despite these claims, Russian forces have announced the capture of Novoselivka Persha and are slowly advancing towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.
"While a large-scale offensive along the whole front line, similar to what we witnessed in February 2022, is currently ruled out," Ukrainian military intelligence …
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Torestk at risk: Ukrainian journalist Butusov warns of potential repeat of Avdiivka and Bakhmut
The city of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast is unprepared for defense, and no brigades were timely deployed there, said Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET in an interview with Radio NV.
Butusov described the situation in and around Toretsk as extremely difficult. "The enemy continues to advance as the defenses around the city collapsed within days. The city itself is not fortified, lacking organized defensive positions. No brigade was deployed there in time. The 32nd mechanized brigade was …
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Ukrainian Forces down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a drone
In an unprecedented incident near Donetsk, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using drone technology, as disclosed by Russian military blogger Alexei Voyevoda. This marks the first confirmed case of a helicopter being shot down by unmanned aerial systems.
The downed helicopter belonged to the Russian National Guard and was reportedly hit while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred a significant distance from the front lines, and the helicopter was …
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Tense battles rage near Toretsk as Russian troops attempt small-scale advances
The expanding gray zone near Toretsk in Donbas has led to continual skirmishes, with Russian military units attempting to breakthrough in small groups. According to Ukrainian Armed Forces officer with the call sign "Alex," the fighting persists at the outskirts of the city.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have not entered Toretsk in the Donetsk region. confirmed the head of the CNSDC’s Public Affairs Center, Andriy Kovalenko, on his Telegram channel.
"As of now, there are no …
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Ukrainian National Guard Major calls for tactical retreat amid escalating encirclement threat near Toretsk
As Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement near Toretsk in Donbas, orders should be given for a tactical retreat, according to National Guard Major Oleksiy Hetman.
The situation in Toretsk, Pokrovske, and the area around Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Province is reportedly critical. In an interview with Expresso TV, major Hetman suggested that Russian Armed Forces are possibly aiming to advance towards Kostiantynivka.
Hetman highlighted the dangerous situation where supply routes are vulnerable …
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Staunch Ukrainian defense halts Russian advances at Kurakhove, resulting in heavy losses
Russian troops encountered fierce opposition from the Ukrainian Armed Forces at Kurakhove, losing dozens of military vehicles in the process.
The aftermath of two days of clashes with the 79th Air Assault Brigade of Ukraine resulted in over a hundred Russian casualties, both fatalities and injuries. Experts highlighted the failures of the Russian command to replicate their previous breakthroughs seen at Avdiivka.
For two consecutive days, the Russian army attempted to breach Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian assault on Krasnohorivka
Russian forces launched a massive mechanized assault aiming for full occupation of Krasnohorivka in Donbas. According to Ukrainian serviceman Stanislav Bunyatov, with nom de guerre "Osman," this offensive was successfully repelled by Ukrainian military units.
On June 27, Russian Armed Forces initiated an extensive assault involving 16 armored vehicles on Krasnohorivka, Donetsk region, reported Ukrainian officer "Alex" on his Telegram channel. "They are attempting to attack Krasnohorivka with 16 …
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Ukrainian Forces hold ground against persistent Russian assaults in Toretsk, says 95th Air Assault Brigade Commander
Russian forces persistently attempt to attack near Toretsk, but Ukrainian Forces counter these assaults, as described by a platoon commander of the 95th Air Assault Brigade.
The situation near Toretsk in the Donetsk region remains highly complex and tense. For over a month, the enemy has been conducting storm operations there without success, said Stanislav Krasnov, a platoon commander of the 95th Independent Air Assault Brigade, in an interview with Kyiv 24.
Additionally, the commander …
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Ukrainian Forces destroy rare $250 million Russian radar system with HIMARS precision strike
Ukrainian military forces, utilizing HIMARS, successfully struck a high-value, rare target in Russian territory. The attack, believed to have involved GMLRS rockets, is evident in video footage showing an explosion over a radar system, showering it with thousands of tungsten pellets. This strike disabled the advanced Russian artillery reconnaissance system "1K148 Yastreb-AV," which costs approximately $250 million and is scarcely available in the Russian army. The drone recon footage capturing …
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Ukrainian Forces capture Russian positions near Vuhledar in bold nighttime raid
In a bold nighttime operation, Ukrainian troops equipped with night vision and thermal imaging devices, and supported by drones, captured enemy fortifications in a dramatic assault.
The elite Skala battalion executed the nighttime raid, driving Russian forces from their positions near Vuhledar. Details of the assault were revealed in a report by Butusov+.
Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion Skala stormed Russian positions using a swift maneuver with the M2 Bradley combat …