Contents tagged with Donbas
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Russian offensive falters: challenges in the battle for Pokrovsk
Russia's long-anticipated military push around Pokrovsk appears to be losing momentum as, according to military analyst Konstantin Mashovets, the Russian command lacks the manpower to swiftly create new divisions on the fly.
In both the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivske directions, the attack groups are inching forward with significant losses among their frontline assault units. Their apparent strategy to encircle the city of Pokrovsk from the south and southwest and force Ukrainian forces to retreat …
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Russian troops shift strategy in Pokrovsk, aiming to disrupt logistics and approach Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukrainian forces believe that the Russians have likely abandoned the idea of a frontal assault on Pokrovsk and has opted to bypass the city from the south to the west, aiming to block logistical routes. Over the past 10 days, Russian Armed Forces have intensified their offensive on the southern flank of the Pokrovsk direction. According to monitoring resource DeepState, the Russian troops advanced towards the settlement of Udachne and is now approximately 6.5 kilometers from the Dnipropetrovsk …
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Ukrainian Forces intensify strikes on Russian command posts in occupied Donetsk region
Ukrainian Forces have targeted struck several command posts of Russian forces in the Donetsk region over the past week. On Sunday, January 12, the Ukrainian military launched an airstrike on the command post of Russia's Second Guards Combined Arms Army, situated in the temporarily occupied city of Novohrodivka, Donetsk region, as reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook. These actions are part of a series of strikes targeting command posts of the Russian troops …
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Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk amid heavy casualties
Russian forces continue their advance in the Donetsk region, drawing closer to the city of Pokrovsk. On Friday, January 3, the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState identified the settlements of Dachne, Novy Trud, and Volkove as captured. These areas lie approximately 5-6 kilometers south of Pokrovsk. A similar situation on the battlefield is depicted by the blog Liveuamap, while the official briefing of the Ukrainian General Staff reported ongoing battles for the village of Novy Trud. …
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Logistical struggles: Russian forces face constraints in Pokrovsk encirclement strategy
Amid widespread speculation about a Russian military plan to encircle Pokrovsk before launching an assault, military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko has revealed why this scenario might not be feasible and outlines the potential strategies of adversaries.
Reports suggest that Russian command considers encircling Pokrovsk prior to conducting a full-scale attack on the city, believing that an isolated city would not withstand prolonged defense. However, while planning is one thing, execution is …
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Ukraine struggles to hold Pokrovsk amid relentless Russian assaults
Russia has long regarded this rugged industrial city as a strategic target. The coal mines of Pokrovsk are crucial to Ukraine’s steel industry, and the roads grant it a key transportation hub status. In the final hours of 2024, Pokrovsk's power grid, constantly under the onslaught of Russian drones and artillery, failed. Residents who remain in the city noted that the year began with hopes but then faced massive destruction, reports the Telegram channel post Pokrovsk Online.
Now, thousands of …
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Ukrainian Forces successfully thwart Russian attempts to encircle Pokrovsk amid heavy combat
In an effort to encircle the city Pokrovsk, Russian forces are striving to sever infrastructure connections, according to Ukrainian military sources. Despite no urban combat within city limits, Russian troops are attempting to surround Pokrovsk via nearby settlements.
During a broadcast on the national news broadcast, Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for the military grouping "Khortytsia," stated, "There are no urban battles in the city. The Russians have not reached Pokrovsk’s boundary, but they …
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Ukrainian Forces push back Russian troops in Kursk region while Russian forces advance in Donbas
The Ukrainian Forces have reportedly pushed back the Russian army in the village of Kruglenkoe, located in the Kursk region, report analysts from the Ukrainian OSINT community DeepState. However, Russian forces have made advancements near eight settlements in the Donetsk region. According to DeepState, Russian forces have gained ground near Vozdvyzhenka, Novoyelizavetivka, Novovasylivka, Dazhenske, as well as in Shevchenko, Hryhorivka, Toretsk, and Nelipivka.
Additionally, Ukrainian military …
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Ukrainian Forces use FPV drones to thwart Russian armored assault near Vremivka
In a gripping video released by Ukraine's 110th Brigade, military personnel successfully fended off an advancing Russian armored column using up to a dozen FPV drones. The Russian attempt to advance north and threaten Vremivka was thwarted.
Russian commanders directed a column of armored vehicles toward Ukrainian positions near Vremivka, moving along field paths toward the village of Novy Komar. Ukrainian forces relied solely on drones to counter this assault. One UAV continuously monitored …
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Ukrainian troops escape encirclement as Russians capture Makarivka
Russian forces have reportedly taken full control of Makarivka in the Donetsk region, according to the analytical portal DeepState. Ukrainian troops stationed there managed to escape.
Furthermore, the Russian troops have also captured Sukhyi Yaly and Zelenivka in the Donetsk region, advancing near Stari Terny, Novodarivka, Vovkove, Novovasylivka, Novoiezavetivka, Novoolenivka, Ukrainka, Zorja, Storozheve, and Kurakhove.
Previously, tensions arose between the Joint Forces Command group " …