Contents tagged with Pokrovsk
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Russian forces achieve strategic gains on Pokrovsk front amid Ukrainian resource challenges
The primary factor behind the Russian advancement in the Pokrovske direction is their superior resources. Additionally, previously prepared fortifications are aiding the Russians more than the critically understaffed Ukrainian defenders.
According to Ukrainska Pravda , by the end of June, Russian forces had concentrated up to eight assault brigades in the area, advancing either in small groups of 5-7 or larger ones of 10-30.
Sergiy Filimonov, commander of the 108th Separate Battalion "Da …
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Russian forces advance 8 km near Pischane, threatening Ukrainian defensive lines between Kupyansk and Oskil River
Military analyst Konstantin Mashovets revealed that between August and September, Russian forces have extended their salient by up to 8 kilometers near the village of Pischane, situated on the Kupyansk direction. This development poses a new threat to Ukrainian Forces stationed between Kupyansk and Oskil River.
Two Russian tank divisions are making a push towards a strategic road running parallel to the Oskil River. If these forces are not halted, they could potentially split the Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advances near Selydove, inflict heavy casualties
Russian Armed Forces continue to occupy the dacha complex beyond the railway, but conditions remain harsh for them as they are actively targeted by Ukrainian drone operators.
In the area near the town of Selydove in the Donetsk region, Russians managed to advance closer to the city. They crossed the railway, but their stay beyond the tracks was short-lived, reported on the Telegram channel "Officer+" by a lieutenant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the call sign "Alex".
"Yes, they crossed …
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Intense battles rage in Krasnohorivka as Russian forces deploy heavy armor in desperate bid
In a dramatic escalation, Russian forces have intensified their assault on Krasnohorivka utilizing heavy armored vehicles. These tactics are reportedly a move of desperation after failing to secure success with both small and large infantry groups. According to Serhiy Tsehotsky, an officer with the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakov Gandziuk, Russians launched an attack with 14 units of heavy armor toward Krasnohorivka. Ukrainian defenders have so far destroyed five of …
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Russian forces make measured advances in Donbas amid tactical shifts and operational challenges
In the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, the Russian armed forces have stopped their advance. However, there is no operational pause, said Stanislav Bunyatov, the squad commander of the 24th Aidar battalion.
"There is no talk of an operational pause in the Pokrovsk direction. If the enemy has halted towards Selidove, it’s not any better southeast, where the enemy is making definite advances. Recently, there was an encirclement and capture of our soldiers," said Stanislav Bunyatov, known by …
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Vodyane amid Russian advances in Donetsk region
According to the latest map from the DeepState project, Ukrainian Armed Forces have retreated from Vodyane, a village just 4 km from Vuhledar. The Ukrainian command has not officially reported losing this locality.
Russian units are advancing in the Donetsk region and have made gains near Pokrovsk and Vuhledar, moving between 500 meters to 1.3 kilometers forward and fully occupying one settlement.
DeepState analysts highlighted ongoing clashes near Vuhledar on the Kurakhove front and near …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi lauds defensive successes amid Russian pressure on Pokrovsk
General Oleksandr Syrskyi assured efforts are in full swing to fortify Ukrainian defenses in Pokrovsk, as Russian forces remain static in their recent attempts to advance in the area. In an exclusive interview with Amanpour, Syrskyi emphasized the resilience of Ukrainian troops. " Over the past six days, the enemy has not advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. So our strategy is working. Of course, the enemy has concentrated the most trained of its units in the Pokrovsk sector. But …
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Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advance amid dynamic shifts on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a recent success on the Pokrovsky front, highlighting that Russian forces have been unable to advance for six days. However, military analysts offer a more cautious perspective, suggesting that after Russian regrouping, battles could intensify.
According to Syrskyi, the Russian army's advance has been stopped for nearly a week in the Pokrovsky direction. He attributes the decreased intensity in East Ukraine to a Ukrainian breakthrough in …
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Estonian Intelligence: Ukrainian Forces have successfully slowed Russian advance in Pokrovsk
Colonel Ants Kiviselg, the head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center, stated that Russia has not made significant progress on the battlefield in Ukraine in recent days, ERR reports.
"If there were 140-160 shelling incidents daily in July and August, now, in early September, their number reaches 190, indicating that the Russian Federation still exerts significant pressure on Ukraine's defense on the front lines," the intelligence chief noted.
According to him, the Russian Armed …
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Analysts predict early end to Russian offensive in Ukraine as operational pressures mount
According to U.S. OSINT analysts , Russian forces are unlikely to maintain their initiative indefinitely. Operational pressure stemming from Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region could likely result in an earlier than planned conclusion to Russia’s offensive operations in eastern Ukraine.
The Pokrovsk direction remains a priority for the Russian military command. Reinforced assaults in the western part of Donetsk region are likely seen as secondary efforts, according to the Institute for …