Contents tagged with Donbas

  • Russian forces advance 8 km near Pischane, threatening Ukrainian defensive lines between Kupyansk and Oskil River

    Military analyst Konstantin Mashovets revealed that between August and September, Russian forces have extended their salient by up to 8 kilometers near the village of Pischane, situated on the Kupyansk direction. This development poses a new threat to Ukrainian Forces stationed between Kupyansk and Oskil River.

    Two Russian tank divisions are making a push towards a strategic road running parallel to the Oskil River. If these forces are not halted, they could potentially split the Ukrainian …

  • Intense battles rage in Krasnohorivka as Russian forces deploy heavy armor in desperate bid

    In a dramatic escalation, Russian forces have intensified their assault on Krasnohorivka utilizing heavy armored vehicles. These tactics are reportedly a move of desperation after failing to secure success with both small and large infantry groups. According to Serhiy Tsehotsky, an officer with the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakov Gandziuk, Russians launched an attack with 14 units of heavy armor toward Krasnohorivka. Ukrainian defenders have so far destroyed five of …

  • Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi lauds defensive successes amid Russian pressure on Pokrovsk

    General Oleksandr Syrskyi assured efforts are in full swing to fortify Ukrainian defenses in Pokrovsk, as Russian forces remain static in their recent attempts to advance in the area. In an exclusive interview with Amanpour, Syrskyi emphasized the resilience of Ukrainian troops. " Over the past six days, the enemy has not advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. So our strategy is working. Of course, the enemy has concentrated the most trained of its units in the Pokrovsk sector. But …

  • Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advance amid dynamic shifts on Pokrovsk front

    Ukrainian military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a recent success on the Pokrovsky front, highlighting that Russian forces have been unable to advance for six days. However, military analysts offer a more cautious perspective, suggesting that after Russian regrouping, battles could intensify.

    According to Syrskyi, the Russian army's advance has been stopped for nearly a week in the Pokrovsky direction. He attributes the decreased intensity in East Ukraine to a Ukrainian breakthrough in …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim New York in Donetsk region, break Russian encirclement in critical counter-offensive

    In a significant counter-offensive, Ukrainian National Guard troops managed to reclaim lost positions in New York, Donetsk region, and broke through the encirclement of trapped Defense Forces units. According to the press service of the Azov Brigade, the situation in the settlement, which was previously deemed "catastrophic," has been stabilized.

    The Ukrainian Forces implemented both defensive and offensive maneuvers, managing to regain control of key sectors in New York and free units …

  • Analysts predict early end to Russian offensive in Ukraine as operational pressures mount

    According to U.S. OSINT analysts , Russian forces are unlikely to maintain their initiative indefinitely. Operational pressure stemming from Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region could likely result in an earlier than planned conclusion to Russia’s offensive operations in eastern Ukraine.

    The Pokrovsk direction remains a priority for the Russian military command. Reinforced assaults in the western part of Donetsk region are likely seen as secondary efforts, according to the Institute for …

  • Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advance, stabilize Pokrovsk front

    In a significant update from the battlefield, Ukrainian military officials have announced stabilization on one of the most challenging sections of the front line. For several days, Russian forces have failed to achieve significant advances in the Pokrovsk direction.

    The situation at the Pokrovsk front has notably improved, according to reports from the Ukrainian side. The Russian offensive has effectively been halted, with no marked gains or breakthroughs for days.

    Military sources emphasize …

  • Russian drones complicate Ukrainian logistics in Chasiv Yar amid tense standoff

    In a tense standoff on the Donbas front, Russian troops intensify pressure on Ukrainian Forces in Chasiv Yar yet remain unable to advance from the flanks. According to 24th Mechanized Brigade's Press Officer Andriy Polukhin, Russian frontal assaults, often supported by armored vehicles, are consistently repelled by Ukrainian troops.

    Russians continue their relentless attempts to break Ukrainian defensive lines on the Donbas front, particularly targeting the city of Chasiv Yar where their …

  • Russian forces race against time to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season hampers operations

    In a recent update on the situation in Donbas, an officer from the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, Serhiy Tsehotskyi, revealed that Russian forces are feeling the pressure as they aim to capture Pokrovsk. With the rainy season fast approaching, which complicates combat operations significantly, the Ukrainian Forces believe that the Russian occupation of the city remains unlikely.

    For months, Russian troops have been trying to advance towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, with the …

  • Ukraine’s National Guard Major downplays Pokrovsk battle fears, predicts prolonged fighting in Donbas

    According to National Guard reservist Major Oleksiy Hetman, fears about the fighting in Donbas's Pokrovsk may be overstated, as battles could drag on for months. Hetman predicts a decrease in Russian assault intensity by fall.

    Attempts by Russian forces to pressure Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk area have been ongoing for many months. Still, Russian forces might exhaust their resources come autumn, expressed Hetman during an appearance on Esprеsso.TV.

    Hetman indicates that fighting for …