Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian Forces liberate Razdolne village amid intense battle, capture Russian soldiers
In a significant development on one of the most perilous fronts, Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully cleared the village of Razdolne, near Velyka Novosilka, from Russian troops. The assault operation, spearheaded by soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion, known as "Skala," was meticulously executed despite a barrage of Russian fire.
In the heat of battle, the assault troops managed to eliminate an enemy group, capturing two Russian soldiers. The operation was executed by two …
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Russian troops surrender near Kurakhove amid heavy losses, says Ukrainian command spokesperson Voloshin
Numerous Russian soldiers reportedly opted for surrender over returning to the front lines, according to Nazar Voloshin, the spokesperson for the Operational and Strategic Group of Forces "Khorytsia."
Voloshin noted that the Russian troops find captivity a preferable alternative, as opposed to being sent back by their commanders to undertake perilous assaults. Over the past week alone, Russian forces have allegedly suffered around 9,000 personnel losses in this sector. Additionally, …
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Intense battle rages for strategic Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia highway amid Russian advances on Kurakhove front
The Kurakhove front remains one of the hottest spots on the Donetsk front. According to the monitoring resource DeepState, over the past 10 days, Russian Armed Forces have significantly advanced towards Kurakhove itself, with battles taking place within the city and along the flanks of the entire direction.
Map data reveals that since November 18, the Russian have advanced along the entire line of contact on the Kurakhove front. Notably, northward, Russian forces have gained ground along the …
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Ukrainian Commander highlights Russian hesitation and tactical struggles in key Luhansk region battle
Russian forces face challenges as they attempt to gain control of Belohorivka, a strategic location in the Luhansk region, from which they aim to fortify and potentially lay siege to the nearby city of Siversk, Ukrainian Commander Maksym Antonov reports.
Amid the harsh weather, Russian troops' efforts to carry out tactical assaults in the Siversk direction are hindered by poor navigation skills, according to Maksym Antonov, Chief of Artillery of the 1st Airmobile Battalion of the 81st Air …
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Command shakeup: Lt. Gen. Alexander Sanchik takes helm of Russia's 'South' forces amid frontline Challenges
In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group.
This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024.
According to Russia's news agency RBC, this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report …
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Ukrainian Special Forces penetrate deep into Russian held territory, destroy air defense system
A Ukrainian special reconnaissance and sabotage group known ventured 60 kilometers deep into Russian territory, successfully eliminating an air defense system and its entire crew. This bold attack occurred in the vicinity of Novoaidar, Luhansk region, where the Ukrainian operatives set ablaze the air defense site along with the stationed Strela-10 air defense missile system, leading to its total destruction. The incident was reported by the Telegram channel Spy Dossier, which is closely aligned …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counterattacks against advancing Russian troops in Kurakhove
Geolocated footage from November 19th and 20th shows Russian army pressing southwards from Solntsivka and eastwards from Berestkove. In Kurakhove, advancements were noted along Franco Street and around the railway bridge area, according the Institute for the Study of War.
Russian war channels report Russian forces capturing Novaya Ilinka, with the 5th Motor Brigade units advancing into Kurakhove. Russian war correspondents indicate that Russian forces carry out recon operations near high-rise …
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Kyiv: Kurakhove remains under Ukraine’s control despite Russian attacks
A press officer from the 46th Air Assault Brigade revealed that the Russian army has approached Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, enabling them to make incursions into the city, reports Ukrainska Pravda. However, the city remains firmly under the control of the Ukrainian Forces, who are effectively halting enemy advances and inflicting losses on both manpower and equipment.
"The enemy is striving to capture strategic heights and gain fire control over routes leading to Kurakhove, aiming to …
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Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Ukrainian city of Kurakhove
Russian forces are attempting to encircle Kurakhove as the Kremlin's troops intensify their use of military equipment in assaults on Ukrainian positions in the region, said Oryst Drimalovsky, a representative of the press service for the 79th Air Assault Brigade, during a televised news broadcast.
According to him, Russian troops aim to create a "pincer" maneuver to encircle the city. Russian forces have increased their use of FPV and combat drones, which are already targeting the outskirts of …
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Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko killed in Ukraine
In a recent report on the Russian Telegram channel "Spy Dossier," details have emerged regarding the death of Major General Pavel Klimenko in the occupied Donetsk region. According to the Telegram channel, on November 6, at 7:30 PM, the general, while moving with a group on motorcycles near a checkpoint in Krasnohorivka, was attacked by Ukrainian FPV drones (kamikaze drones).
Klimenko sustained injuries, was hospitalized at City Hospital No. 14 in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, received …