Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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Ukrainian Forces slow down Russian advance near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian Forces are gaining some precious time as battles rage on for the settlements of Hrodivka and Novohrodivka. The situation around Ptyche is more intense, according to a Ukrainian Forces officer with the callsign "Alex".
Fighting continues in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with heavy engagements centered on Hrodivka and Novohrodivka. Ukrainian troops have succeeded in slightly disrupting the pace of the Russian invaders, the officer, known as "Alex," wrote on his Telegram …
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Fierce clashes in Donbas: Ukrainian Commander briefs Zelensky on battles near Pokrovsk and Toretsk
Heavy clashes persist along multiple fronts in Donbas, as Ukrainian commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi briefs President Volodymyr Zelensky about the fight around Pokrovsk and Toretsk. The combat zones are approximately 12 kilometers from Pokrovske, and Russian forces have reached the outskirts in two locations around Toretsk. Zelensky describes the situation as challenging on this sector of the Donbas front.
As of August 19, battles are ongoing on two fronts in Donbas. Ukrainian forces (AFU) are …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major assault, destroy Russian equipment near Pokrovsk
In an early morning update on Sunday, August 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully fended off a significant assault by the Russian Federation forces near the settlements of Severne and Zhalizne in the Donetsk region, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the command's updates, the Russian forces, supported by 12 units of armored vehicles, attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses and advance towards Toretsk. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled the …
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Russian troops advance near Pokrovsk
Russian troops have made advances in the Pokrovsk direction. Following a heavy battle, they managed to capture another settlement. This information was shared on August 16 by Stanislav Bunyatov, a soldier of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade, on his Telegram channel "Snipe Talks"
"The news from the Pokrovsk direction is very discouraging. There was an intense fight there last evening. Mykolaivka was completely occupied as of yesterday evening. The guys from the 25th Brigade took down 2 Grad …
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Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk amid fierce Ukrainian defense
In the latest briefing, Ukrainian military personnel have confirmed that intense battles are raging in multiple localities, with Russian forces proceeding aggressively, primarily through the deployment of large numbers of infantry.
The situation in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk Oblast remains dire. The Russian military is making advances, and the conflict in the Kursk Oblast has had no significant impact on the fighting in this area, said the Ukrainian serviceman Alexander from the 47 …
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Analysts predict Russian troop withdrawal from southern Ukraine over eastern frontlines
DeepState Co-founder Roman Pogorely believes that the Russian Armed Forces are more likely to pull back their troops from southern regions rather than eastern ones. The risks of losing positions in Pokrovsk and Toretsk are too high for Russians to afford withdrawing troops from there.
As of now, the Russian Armed Forces are not redeploying their reserves from eastern Ukraine to the Kursk region, said DeepState Co-founder and analyst Roman Pogorely during a live broadcast on Espresso TV channel …
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Russia amasses troops near Pokrovsk setting stage for major offensive in Donbas
In a bid to capture the towns of Pokrovsk and Mirnohrad in the Donbas region, Russian forces have concentrated their largest grouping near Pokrovske, according to military-political analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko.
Russian troops continue their relentless offensive attempts along the entire front line, particularly in the Donetsk region. Currently, the largest troop concentration is observed near Pokrovsk, said Oleksandr Kovalenko, a military-political commentator from the "Information Resistance" …
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Russian forces break Ukrainian defense lines near Progress village after months of stalemate
In a significant development over the past 48 hours, Russian forces have made notable advancements in the vicinity of Progress village, an achievement they had been unable to secure since April, according to DeepState.
The Russian troops in the Donetsk region have seen success along the Pokrovsk direction. A massive assault forced Ukrainian units to retreat from their positions in Progress Village, as reported by analysts at DeepState. "The battle for Progress took a sudden turn within 48 …
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Ex-convicts turn heroes: Ukrainian ‘Shkval’ battalion captures Russian positions in Donetsk region
Members of the Shkval unit were deployed and engaged Russian infantry, successfully taking over their positions. Ukrainian unit cleared Russian occupied areas with the help of Bradley BMP crews.
In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters from the 47th Independent Mechanized Brigade, which includes former convicts, dislodged Russian forces and captured their positions, as reported by the press service of the 47th Brigade. "The warriors of the special battalion 'Shkval' of the 47th Independent …
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Russian forces escalate assaults near Pokrovsk in Donbas
The Russian armed forces are actively attempting to assault Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk region, said Serhiy Tsehotsky, an officer from the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, in live broadcast on Espresso TV.
"We assess the situation in the Pokrovsk direction as tense but controlled, despite the fact that the enemy is actively and continuously trying to assault our positions. We maintain our defensive lines effectively," Serhiy Tsehotsky said.
He added that in …