Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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Killed, wounded and captured: Azov reports Russian losses in recent days near Pokrovsk
Heavy fighting continues in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Several days ago, troops from the Azov unit of Ukraine’s National Guard were redeployed there, taking up a section of the defensive line on the Pokrovsk axis. The unit has reported Russian losses over the past 48 hours in this sector, where the situation remains tense and fluid.
Over the past two days, the Azov fighters say they killed 151 Russian soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. The report on Russian losses near Pokrovsk was …
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Ukraine reports initial successes as reserves block Russian sabotage groups near Dobropillya
Ukrainian troops have been redeployed to the Pokrovsk sector to help stop a Russian breakthrough near Dobropillya. Kyiv says there are first successes on the battlefield even as the enemy masses forces and presses the lines.
Small Russian sabotage groups infiltrated deep into Ukrainian positions near Dobropillya, the General Staff said on the StratCom AFU Telegram channel. Despite the push, Ukrainian forces have halted the advance and achieved “certain successes,” said General Staff …
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Russia’s 10-km breakthrough near Pokrovsk exposes systemic gaps as Dobropillya comes under threat
Russian forces made a push on the Pokrovsk axis, advancing toward the village of Zolotyy Kolodyaz. Analysts say Moscow exploited a systemic weakness and may try to build on those gains.
Russian troops moved into Kucheriv Yar and Zolotyy Kolodyaz through sustained pressure and an advantage in infantry, and are now massing in the area, the DeepState monitoring group said on August 11.
From Kucheriv Yar, Russian forces “slipped” into Vesele and are also concentrating there. Moscow is pressing …
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Ukrainian forces deny front-line breach as Russian attacks intensify on the eastern front
The Dnipro operational and strategic military group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has denied claims of a frontline breakthrough in eastern Ukraine. The military emphasized that while infiltration by small groups necessitates the deployment of reserves for their elimination, it does not constitute “territorial control.” Misinterpretations of these incursions, they underscored, can lead to errors in analyses and public discourse around the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad urban area, as noted in a Monday …
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Ukrainian command: Russia fails to gain ground near Dobropillya and Pokrovsk amid fierce fighting
The situation near Dobropillya remains challenging, with some of the most intense battles compared to other areas along the front line. Russian forces have failed to gain control over territories in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The Operational-Strategic Command of the Dnipro troops (formerly known as Khortytsia) issued a statement Monday evening, August 11, addressing the developments in the region.
According to the command, the adversary continues to alter tactical approaches …
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Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses near Dobropillya
Russian troops have achieved a tactical breakthrough in the Donetsk region, breaching Ukrainian defenses and posing new threats to the cities of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The advancement by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillya area of Donbas is raising serious concerns among Ukrainian defenders, volunteers, and military analysts. Within the last 24 hours, the Russian troops managed to breach the front and advance 10 kilometers deep.
According to DeepState, in recent days, the Russians …
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Former Azov Brigade commander warns Zelensky of dire frontline situation near Pokrovsk
In a direct appeal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Bohdan Krotevych, the ex-chief of staff of the National Guard brigade "Azov," highlighted the grim realities unfolding on the frontline, particularly around the Pokrovsk direction.
According to Krotevych, the cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad are "almost encircled," with Kostyantynivka in a semi-encirclement. Th situation has been worsening since last year due to a variety of reasons. Moreover, the Russians are advancing towards …
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Russian infiltration attempt near Pokrovsk fails, 80% of unit reportedly lost
In a significant setback for Moscow, an attempted infiltration by Russian troops near Pokrovsk has dealt a devastating blow to their forces. Ukraine's military intelligence detected the advancing forces and neutralized the majority before they reached the city.
According to reports from Deep State, Russia's elaborate operation involved three assault groups of 50 men each, intending to covertly traverse over six kilometers to reach Ukrainian positions. Despite their efforts over a two-week …
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Russian forces advance in Donetsk region: intense clashes near Kotlyne and Leontovychi
In the Kotlyne area, Russian troops are attempting to secure positions on the outskirts of the settlement, with battles raging in the southwestern fields. The Russian forces have also entered the outskirts of the village of Leontovychi and are trying to push further inward. Russian troops are making headways on the Pokrovsk front, getting closer to Kotlyne and entering the outskirts of Leontovichi, reported Ukrainian serviceman with the call sign "Muchnoy" on his Telegram channel.
"In the …
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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 …