Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Ukrainian Forces gaining upper hand near Pokrovsk amid Russian setbacks
The situation near Pokrovsk is seeing a shift in momentum, with Ukrainian forces gaining an edge against Russian troops, who are currently grappling with issues in the area, as detailed by analysts from DeepState. Among the hot spots is the vicinity of the village Srybne, where Russian forces are exerting pressure on Ukrainian positions.
Following relentless assaults, Russian troops have managed to fully occupy the village of Zaporizhzhia, attempting to capitalize on this by progressing …
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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 …