Contents tagged with Pokrovsk

  • Russian forces intensify push towards Pokrovsk, threatening key Ukrainian supply routes

    As of today, the Pokrovsk front remains one of the hottest battle zones on the front line. On July 21, reports emerged of Russian troops advancing towards the village of Zvereve, which borders the outskirts of Pokrovsk city. Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have moved closer to Pokrovsk from the settlements of Peshchane and Shevchenko, creating a "gray zone" in Zverev. This is evidenced by updated cartographic data from DeepState.

    The direction of the Russian forces' offensive suggests …

  • Ukrainian and Russian forces report gains amid intense clashes on Pokrovsk front

    Ukrainian military units have advanced in one of the most fiercely contested areas, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as they report successes in the Pokrovsk direction. Meanwhile, Russian sources also claimed progress, with DeepState confirming their reports.

    Geolocated footage indicates that Ukrainian Defense Forces have moved forward in the settlement of Novoeconomichne in the Donetsk region. These findings were highlighted in a report by the American Institute for the …

  • Russia intensifies efforts to encircle key Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad

    Russian forces are intensifying their efforts in the Pokrovsk direction, with the cities of Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk now almost encircled by Russian troops. The defense of this critical area hinges on the resources Ukraine can deploy.

    "There won't be a partial encirclement, unfortunately, it's already underway if you look at the map—both Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. The issue is how much further the enemy can advance. Obviously, they're attempting to tighten their grip around Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk," …

  • Ukrainian military: Russia lacks resources to encircle Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration

    As of now, Russian troops may not possess the necessary strength and resources to bypass the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration from the east, said Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the "Khortytsia" operational-strategic troop grouping, in a comment to Novosti Donbassa".

    However, according to him, the Russian forces do indeed have such plans. A significant concentration of forces is present—more than 100,000 personnel are currently operating in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians are attacking …

  • Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian command post in Donetsk region

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly launched a significant strike against a Russian command post in the Donetsk region, an area crucial for managing Russian offensives towards Pokrovsk. This command post was strategically located near the occupied city of Bakhmut.

    This operation was reported by Ukraine's General Staff, which confirmed that the Ukrainian Air Force recently delivered a devastating blow to the command post of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division in Bakhmut, an area temporarily …

  • Ukrainian drones paralyze Russian offensives on Pokrovsk

    Russian military correspondents reveal a substantial issue on the battlefield as Ukraine's drones disrupt the advance near Pokrovsk.

    The ongoing crisis for Russian forces in the area is highlighted by a report from Russian militant Svyatoslav Golikov, shared on the Telegram channel “Philologist in Ambush.”

    In a candid admission captured in a screenshot circulating online, Golikov acknowledges that Ukrainian drones have completely paralyzed Russian offensive operations, with the frontline …

  • Ukrainian Special Forces capture nine Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk

    Troops from Ukraine's 144th Special Operations Center have captured nine Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk area, according to the press center for Ukraine's Special Operations Forces. The operatives of the 144th Center managed to liberate an industrial building by driving out the Russian forces and subsequently taking the Russian servicemen prisoner.

    For several days, drone operators provided Russian soldiers the chance to surrender.  Using a loudspeaker mounted on the drone, the Ukrainian …

  • Ukrainian Forces push back exhausted Russian troops on Toretsk front

    On Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian forces are counterattacking Russian troops, taking full advantage of their fatigue and exhaustion, reports Russian military correspondent Yuri Kotenok on his Telegram channel.

    According to Kotenok, on both Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, the Ukrainians attempt to counterattack.

    “The situation mirrors the inverse of Kursk, where 6-10 people manned their positions, while in Donetsk assault groups with just 3-4 move forward. We're as …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory in Donbas

    Ukrainian troops have liberated 7 square kilometers near Kupyansk, DeepState analysts reported. However, the Russian troops continue to advance along a route leading to Constantinople.

    Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding the frontline and have made gains in two locations, regaining control near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region and near the village of Novopavlivka in the Donbas, reports DeepState.

    DeepState analysts released details on the frontline situation as of 11:07 a.m., March 1 …

  • Ukrainian Forces seize initiative in Donbas as Russian offensive falters near Pokrovsk and Toretsk

    In the latest battlefield developments in Ukraine, military analyst and former 'Aidar' battalion platoon commander Yevhen Dykyi asserts that Russian command has realized their advances in Pokrovsk have hit a wall. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces have mounted offensives at Russian strongholds along the Oskil River.

    Having seized strategic initiative, Ukrainian armed forces are advancing and poised to reclaim Toretsk, a significant urban focal point in the war-torn Donbas region. Meanwhile, …