Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian armored assault near Toretsk
In another bold move, Russian forces sent armored vehicles toward Ukrainian positions only to suffer losses yet again. Near Toretsk, Ukrainian troops turned the Russian armored column into a pile of burning wreckage.
Once more, Russia attempted a direct assault on Toretsk and once more faced a fiery defeat. A mechanized column aimed at breaching Ukrainian defenses was obliterated through the coordinated efforts of the 28th Mechanized Brigade and the 1004th Brigade. With the help of Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Forces hold strategic positions in Toretsk amid intensified Russian assaults
Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their ground at key elevated positions in Torestk but face mounting challenges as Russian forces intensify operations in the area. The Russians are deploying a significant number of various types of drones, signaling a broader strategy to seize control.
Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the operational-tactical group "Luhansk," recently said in a comment to Suspilne that the Russian forces have launched numerous assault actions in central Toretsk, Donetsk …
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks amid intense battles in Donetsk region
Russian forces are reportedly entrenching themselves near the settlements of Kotliarivka and Fedorivka in Donets region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian defenses with an eye on advancing toward Komar, reports Ukrainian Forces soldier, codenamed "Mukhnoy," on his Telegram channel.
According to Mukhnoy, Russian forces have established positions east of Kotliarivka and are launching minor assaults around the area. Despite their efforts, they have not yet solidified their hold on the village …
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A month under siege: Ukrainian robot saves three wounded soldiers
The ground-breaking ground robotics system, Ardal, developed by Ukrainian tech company BUREVII, accomplished a daring rescue, evacuating three wounded soldiers from the perilous gray zone when all other attempts had failed.
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, shared this incredible story on his Telegram channel. He highlighted that the ground drone, Ardal, traversed over 17 kilometers under the relentless barrage of mortar and artillery fire.
The operation was …
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Ukrainian drones paralyze Russian offensives on Pokrovsk
Russian military correspondents reveal a substantial issue on the battlefield as Ukraine's drones disrupt the advance near Pokrovsk.
The ongoing crisis for Russian forces in the area is highlighted by a report from Russian militant Svyatoslav Golikov, shared on the Telegram channel “Philologist in Ambush.”
In a candid admission captured in a screenshot circulating online, Golikov acknowledges that Ukrainian drones have completely paralyzed Russian offensive operations, with the frontline …
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Ukraine dismisses imminent Russian offensive claims
Fedir Venislavsky, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Committee, dismissed claims of an imminent Russian offensive as mere "wishful thinking."
Meanwhile, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Russia has amassed substantial forces along a specific frontline segment, indicative of potential aggressive maneuvers. Venislavsky shared his perspectives on Russia’s alleged offensive intentions during an interview on Novyny. Live.
When asked about the potential for …
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Intense shelling and fierce street battles continue in Toretsk
Russian forces are intensively targeting the Toretsk community in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with a staggering near-200 artillery and air strikes reported in just one day. Parts of Toretsk remain under Russian occupation, and street fighting continues, said the head of Toretsk’s city military administration, Vasyl Chynchyk, during a national news broadcast.
“The situation in the city remains tense. The enemy is relentlessly shelling Toretsk,” Chynchyk reported. “In the past day alone, there …
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Ukrainian Forces gain ground near Pokrovsk
In increasingly tense developments on the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly taken control of half of the settlement of Solene, roughly 7 kilometers southwest of the district center of Pokrovsk. The reports come from Russian military blogger Anatoly Radov, who noted this shift on his Telegram channel, describing the situation as unfavorable for Russian troops: "Half of Solene is under Ukrainian control".
Radov, drawing on multiple sources, including units allegedly forced …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from some positions near Toretsk amid intensified Russian assaults
The Ukrainian military has withdrawn from certain positions near Toretsk in the Donetsk region, where heavy fighting has led to significant destruction. According to Serhii Yaryi, commander of drone systems for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Russian forces are concentrating their reserves towards this direction from Kurakhove, pushing in with fresh troops on the flanks. Additionally, Russian troops are leveraging infantry units for urban assaults.
"The enemy is utilizing a strategy of …
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Ukrainian Forces execute strategic withdrawal from Kurakhove salient
In a strategic move to bolster defense capabilities, Ukrainian military units are repositioning from vulnerable spots on the front lines in Donetsk Oblast. This tactical adjustment was shared via Telegram by Lieutenant General Serhiy Naiev, the commander of the "Velyka Novosilka" tactical group.
Naiev emphasized the importance of safeguarding Ukrainian soldiers' lives and well-being, calling it a top priority for military leadership. This decision aims not only to preserve the troops but also …