Contents tagged with Donbas
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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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Estonian Intelligence predicts potential Ukrainian withdrawal from Pokrovsk by year end
In unsettling developments for Ukraine, the nation's forces might find themselves retreating from the city of Pokrovsk to more defensible positions before the year concludes, according to Lieutenant Colonel Janek Kesselmann, deputy chief of the Estonian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Center.
Kesselmann noted that Russia holds the tactical upper hand, with an average of 167 attacks launched daily along the frontline in the past week. Almost half of these offensives are directed toward Donetsk, …
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First documented execution of Russian soldiers by command unearthed: explosive investigation reveals shocking details
In an explosive revelation, the independent news outlet Astra has published excerpts from an order initiating the first known criminal case regarding the execution of seven Russian soldiers by their own command. This information corroborates earlier findings reported by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne in the summer.
According to the order, in the early morning hours of July 4, 2023, three soldiers from the 6th Motor Rifle Division—identified as Boriskin, Chukanov, and Timonin under the command …
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Ukrainian Forces face relentless Russian assault on strategic M-30 highway
In the relentless battle for strategic control, Russian forces are pressing towards the M-30 highway, where ongoing assaults have left Ukraine's Defense Forces struggling to hold their ground. On the Pokrovsk front, Russian troops are pushing westward from Novohrodivka, aiming to cut off the Ukrainian Forces' supply route, according to Ukrainian soldier "Muchnoy" who reported this on his Telegram channel.
"On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy is continually clashing with us west of Novogrodovka, …
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Confusion and discontent: Ukrainian troops claim no official withdrawal order issued amid Vuhledar retreat
In what appears to be growing discontent among Ukrainian forces, social media posts by Ukrainian soldiers indicate that despite understanding the need to pull back from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, no official withdrawal order was issued. "Everyone in the city and around it knew that a retreat was imminent, yet no order to withdraw came through. Where are we retreating to? Who the hell knows. As long as the enemy can push us back, we'll keep moving backward," wrote Ukrainian serviceman …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian offensive on Kurakhove
Soldiers from the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade successfully repelled a massive Russian attack in the Donetsk region, according to a video released by the brigade's press service. In this intense engagement, the Russians attempted to pierce Ukrainian defenses with 19 pieces of military hardware, including tanks.
Ukrainian paratroopers report that near the village of Kostyantynivka in the Kurakhove direction, the Russians sent 11 armored infantry vehicles into battle, reinforced by eight …
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Fierce battle for Vuhledar: Ukrainian Forces hold the line amidst heavy Russian assault
Russian advances into Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, have intensified, as reported by a defense forces soldier with the call sign "Muchnoy" on his Telegram channel on October 1. The message highlighted that Russian troops have already made incursions into the western part of the city, planting their flags.
"About Vuhledar: the intensity of fighting remains high. The soldiers holding the line are brave warriors who will never be forgotten. The enemy is trying to completely seize the western part of …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian assault near Selidove
A soldier from Ukraine’s Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", has reported attempts by Russian troops to break through the defensive lines of Selidove from the southern flank in Donetsk Oblast.
The Russian attack, however, ended unsuccessfully, as per an update posted the Telegram channel "Officer+" by "Alex".
"From the southern flank, the enemy just attempted to break through towards Selidove. One BMP and one tank advanced from the spoil heap area south of the city. At the very …
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Intense battles in Vuhledar: Russian forces push into city center amid heavy Ukrainian resistance
Russian forces have advanced into the center of Vuhledar, reportedly trying to break through Ukrainian defenses, according to a Ukrainian military service member, known by the call sign "Muchnoy."
"The fighting is now happening in the central quarter. Our fighters are resisting stubbornly against the forces trying to overpower our defense. The Russians have also made advances in the northeast and northwest of Kostyantynivka. There remains a dirt road out of Vuhledar, but it's under fire …
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Russia's manpower crisis: elite aerospace troops and naval crews mobilized to Ukrainian frontline
The Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region has indeed had an impact, contrary to Russian Ministry of Defense claims. Troops, including pilots and sailors, are now being mobilized into infantry, reports RBC-Ukraine.
Russian forces persevere, advancing slowly yet persistently toward administrative boundaries in Luhansk and Donetsk. However, personnel shortages have led to the transfer of soldiers from Donbas to the Kursk area.
Persistent rumors suggest that Vladimir Putin might announce a …