Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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Russian troops struggle as Ukrainian Forces block main offensive on Pokrovsk
According to Forbes, Russian forces, cornered and facing significant setbacks near Pokrovsk, are shifting their focus to alternative targets. The Russian command is now concentrating its efforts not on Pokrovsk, but on neighboring fronts in Novopavlivka and Toretsk, according to the Center for Operational Strategy (COS).
A Russian T-80 tank recently met its fiery end due to a strike by a Ukrainian drone near Pokrovsk, turning into a symbol of a dangerous dilemma for the Russian forces. Forbes …
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Russian forces employ 'human wave' tactics amid ongoing clashes near Pokrovsk
In a report from the southern flank of the Pokrovsk region, Russian forces are employing "human wave" tactics to assault Ukrainian Defense Force positions in small groups. They have been noted to rarely use armored vehicles during these attacks, reports press officer of the 32nd Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Bordian.
"We rarely see any machinery. Occasionally, they use equipment seized in temporarily occupied territories," Bordian stated. He recalled a specific …
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Russian offensive fizzles near Pokrovsk as Ukrainian defense holds firm
Despite a year of preparations and redeployment of fresh troops, Russian efforts to isolate Pokrovsk have fallen short. The Russian troops failed to establish reliable flanks for encirclement, while Ukrainian defenses inflicted catastrophic losses. Military expert Alexander Kovalenko reports on the situation. Moscow's initial strategy to encircle Pokrovsk hinged on two critical goals: severing the Kurakhove salient and forming a resilient line of contact with sturdy flanks, yet neither …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory amid stalled Russian offensive
In recent days, the Ukrainian military has shown signs of successful resistance and even localized counteroffensives. According to the analytical Telegram channel "To Be Or", Russian troops, despite their numerical advantages and ongoing assaults, are losing momentum in advancing, with Ukrainian forces reclaiming territory in some frontline areas. "The Ukrainian Armed Forces are the primary source of good news this February," the author notes while sharing updated maps.
In the Pokrovsk …
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Ukrainian Forces regain control of village of Kotlyne near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces have successfully driven out Russian troops from the village of Kotlyne, just 10 kilometers from the pivotal city of Pokrovsk. The sudden offensive by the Ukrainian military caught Russian troops off guard, causing them to frantically abandon their positions, with some being neutralized during ill-fated counterattacks.
Units from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" spearheaded the operation to reclaim Kotlyne, situated along the strategic Pokrovsk-Dnipro route. The …
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Russian forces shift strategy amid slowed advance near Pokrovsk
The pace of the Russian army's advance on the Pokrovsk front has noticeably slowed, yet the they still have a significant chance of breaking into the Dnipropetrovsk region.
On this segment of the frontline, Russian troops have captured the settlement of Serebryane and taken control of the eastern quarter of Nadezhdynka.
South of Nadezhdynka, Russian forces have moved towards Kotlyarivka, expanding their flanks and attempting to achieve their primary goal of entering the Dnipropetrovsk region. …
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Desertion rates soar: Russian soldiers flee front lines in Donetsk
A group of Russian soldiers from the 1437th Motor Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces reportedly deserted their positions near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
This information was reported by the “I Want to Live” project under the Coordination Headquarters on the Treatment of Prisoners of War. "Reports of Russian deserters continue to flood in," noted the project, highlighting a desertion involving a group of convict-stormtroopers from the 1437th Regiment. The group is said to consist …
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Ukrainian Forces block Russian advances, repel over 70 attacks near Pokrovsk
In a significant strategic maneuver, Ukrainian Forces have successfully blocked Russian military movements along the railway from Kotlyne to Pokrovsk. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported repelling more than 70 attacks across various fronts, making strides in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukrainian forces managed to push back Russian troops near Kotlyne and reclaimed specific lost positions near Zverev, reports military correspondent and blogger Bohdan Myroshnikov.
"On the …
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All children evacuated from Pokrovsk amid ongoing military standoff in Donetsk region
All children have been evacuated from the city of Pokrovsk, announced Pokrovsk City Military Administration head, Sergey Dobryak, on Facebook on Saturday, January 25.
“There are no children left in the area; all have been evacuated,” he stated.
According to Dobryak, around 7,000 residents remain in Pokrovsk, and about 10,000 in the Pokrovsk community. Prior to the conflict, these numbers were reportedly six times higher.
The official noted that the evacuation pace has recently slowed, with …
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Russian Forces intensify offensive on Pokrovsk
In a shift of tactics, Russian forces are intensifying their offensive efforts towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to a report by Suspilne Donbas.
Deputy Battalion Commander of the 68th Separate Hunting Brigade, with the call sign "Italian," highlighted this strategic change. "They are more actively trying to gather in small groups, waiting out certain situations, forming units, and launching assault operations," he emphasized. Ukrainian defenders, however, continue to repel …