Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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Russian forces make measured advances in Donbas amid tactical shifts and operational challenges
In the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, the Russian armed forces have stopped their advance. However, there is no operational pause, said Stanislav Bunyatov, the squad commander of the 24th Aidar battalion.
"There is no talk of an operational pause in the Pokrovsk direction. If the enemy has halted towards Selidove, it’s not any better southeast, where the enemy is making definite advances. Recently, there was an encirclement and capture of our soldiers," said Stanislav Bunyatov, known by …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Vodyane amid Russian advances in Donetsk region
According to the latest map from the DeepState project, Ukrainian Armed Forces have retreated from Vodyane, a village just 4 km from Vuhledar. The Ukrainian command has not officially reported losing this locality.
Russian units are advancing in the Donetsk region and have made gains near Pokrovsk and Vuhledar, moving between 500 meters to 1.3 kilometers forward and fully occupying one settlement.
DeepState analysts highlighted ongoing clashes near Vuhledar on the Kurakhove front and near …
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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 …
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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 …
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Estonian Intelligence: Ukrainian Forces have successfully slowed Russian advance in Pokrovsk
Colonel Ants Kiviselg, the head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center, stated that Russia has not made significant progress on the battlefield in Ukraine in recent days, ERR reports.
"If there were 140-160 shelling incidents daily in July and August, now, in early September, their number reaches 190, indicating that the Russian Federation still exerts significant pressure on Ukraine's defense on the front lines," the intelligence chief noted.
According to him, the Russian Armed …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …