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Ukraine reports gains near Pokrovsk and Dobropillya as Azov says six villages retaken
Ukraine’s civilian and military authorities reported gains in efforts to halt Russian advances north of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram that he had heard a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on “the intentions and movements of the Russian army.” “For the second day in a row, we’re seeing gains on some of the toughest sectors in Donetsk region - in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk,” Zelensky said.
He said several …
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Russia's summer offensive stalls as key objectives go unmet
The Kremlin’s summer offensive plan has fallen short, with key objectives—including encircling Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka and pushing to Lyman and Siversk - still unmet.
Military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko offered an interim assessment of Russia’s summer campaign and said the offensive has failed. Despite a record massing of troops—up to 120,000 along the Pokrovsk axis - Russian forces have not achieved any of the priority goals they set at the start of summer.
According to Kovalenko, …
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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 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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Ukrainian Forces destroy Russian military convoy on Lyman front
In a significant military maneuver on the Lyman front in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' 93rd Brigade, known as Signum, delivered a decisive blow by destroying a convoy of Russian vehicles. Employing FPV drones, the Ukrainian fighters successfully targeted and destroyed Russian transport vehicles, a moment captured in a video they shared on their Telegram channel.
Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces precisely hit four Russian vehicles in succession. "The first casualty — a …
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian advances amid intense clashes on Zaporizhzhia front
Russian forces recently infiltrated a small settlement, establishing a foothold within one of the local buildings. This posed a significant threat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) positions and risked the entire settlement falling into Russian hands.
The situation in Zaporizhzhia saw Ukrainian Defense Forces compelled to withdraw from a position due to the overwhelming strength of Russian forces. However, reinforcements were soon deployed, and Ukrainian troops launched a counteroffensive to …
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Ukrainian and Russian forces report gains amid intense clashes on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian military units have advanced in one of the most fiercely contested areas, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as they report successes in the Pokrovsk direction. Meanwhile, Russian sources also claimed progress, with DeepState confirming their reports.
Geolocated footage indicates that Ukrainian Defense Forces have moved forward in the settlement of Novoeconomichne in the Donetsk region. These findings were highlighted in a report by the American Institute for the …
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Ukrainian military: Russia lacks resources to encircle Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration
As of now, Russian troops may not possess the necessary strength and resources to bypass the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration from the east, said Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the "Khortytsia" operational-strategic troop grouping, in a comment to Novosti Donbassa".
However, according to him, the Russian forces do indeed have such plans. A significant concentration of forces is present—more than 100,000 personnel are currently operating in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians are attacking …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian 8th Army command center for second time in a week
Ukrainian military has once again targeted the command center of Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army with a precision strike on July 3, marking the second attack on this facility within a week.
Additionally, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit the command post of Russia's 20th Motorized Rifle Division in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
While enemy losses are still being assessed, Ukraine’s General Staff has noted that …