Contents tagged with Toretsk
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Ukrainian Forces maintain control of Toretsk amid ongoing Russian assaults and disinformation
The town of Toretsk, located in the Donetsk region, has not fallen into Russian hands, despite ongoing battles. Speaking on the national news broadcast, Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the "Khortytsia" operational-strategic military grouping, stressed that the town remains under Ukrainian Armed Forces control.
Tregubov remarked that Russian reports of seizing Toretsk are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at distracting its citizens from recent losses suffered in the Kursk region.
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Fierce urban combat in Toretsk: Russian forces claim control as Ukrainian troops holds outskirts
Russian forces have taken control of the central streets of Toretsk, as confirmed by analysts at DeepState. Ukrainian units continue to defend the outskirts, making talk of a full occupation premature.
Ukrainians should avoid relying on Russian sources for updates on the battlefield situation, given the reports by Moscow claiming the occupation of Toretsk in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) remain in the city, engaging in intense urban combat, reports DeepState.
The analysts' …
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Ukrainian Forces exerting significant pressure on Russian troops in Toretsk, military officials report
A significant portion of Toretsk in the Donetsk region remains under the control of Russian forces, yet much of the city is under the fire influence of Ukraine's Armed Forces, said Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the "Luhansk" operational-tactical group, during a national news broadcast.
Zaporozhets emphasized the tactical adjustments being made: "The enemy's tactic now involves small assault groups and mining territories, with movement and relocation of enemy personnel with anti- …
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Fierce battles continue as Russian forces seek to outflank Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
Fierce fighting has erupted in the suburbs of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad as Russian forces attempt to outflank these cities from the south, according to Viktor Trehubov, the spokesperson for the operational-strategic grouping of troops 'Khortytsia'.
"The Russians are not breaking through head-on; they are trying to bypass major towns through smaller settlements, mostly from the south, and from there attempting to encircle the cities and cut off logistic chains. This approach helps them avoid …
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Russia intensifies offensive on Ukraine's Toretsk, civilians caught in crossfire
In a recent broadcast on Suspilne, Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokesperson for the Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," detailed Russia's military movements. According to Bobovnikova, Russian forces are amassing resources in the Siversk and Kramatorsk directions, while launching aggressive offensives in the Toretsk area.
"The enemy is advancing with incredible speed. They are heavily utilizing artillery, aviation, FPV drones, and mortars to strike the city of Toretsk," Bobovnikova emphasized. She …
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Ukrainian Forces deny Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar and Toretsk
Ukrainian officials have dismissed claims made by the Russian Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," that Russian forces have captured two cities in the Donetsk region — Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Spokesperson Anastasia Bobovnikova emphasized that while Russian forces are making attempts to establish control in these areas, they've been unsuccessful thus far.
"We're seeing numerous reports from the Russians claiming they've already seized these cities and are freely operating there. I refute this …
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Ukrainian Forces capture 17 Russian soldiers near Toretsk
Ukrainian special forces have captured 17 Russian soldiers at the Toretsk front. These soldiers, who hail from various regions across Russia, were allegedly in Ukraine to carry out hostile operations, with some potentially implicated in war crimes.
The soldiers were apprehended during successful defensive operations near New York, Ukraine. The 12th Azov Special Operations Brigade, in coordination with other units, executed this operation, as reported by the brigade's press service.
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Fierce battles in Toretsk: Russian forces make gains as Ukraine fights to hold key defensive positions
The Toretsk direction has recently become the hottest spot on the entire eastern front. Unlike in Vuhledar, Russian forces have deeply entrenched themselves straight into Toretsk but are not making moves on the flanks, though defending the city remains a significant challenge. Is there hope to hold the city?
On June 18-19, 2024, Russian troops began a slow push toward Toretsk in the Donetsk region, initially capturing nearby settlements like Zalizne, Sjeverne, Zhelanne, Serhiyivka, and …
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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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Russia deploys new reserves as fierce battles rage near Toretsk
Ukrainian military officer Stanislav Buyatov has reported intense fighting near Toretsk, a town described as being in a "very difficult position." According to Buyatov, Russia is bolstering its assault groups with fresh troops. Fierce battles are ongoing around New York in the Toretsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with the Russian Armed Forces deploying new reserves, said Buyatov, who goes by the call sign "Osman," on his Telegram channel.
"Heavy fighting continues for New York. Realizing that …