Contents tagged with Donbas
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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism
Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about Russia's ability to achieve this plan within the stated timeline.
On May 19, Bloomberg reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the upper hand on the front lines and thinks he can fully capture four Ukrainian regions by the year's …
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Russian troops adapt new tactics with smaller infantry units in Southern Ukraine offensive
Russian forces have changed their offensive tactics in southern Ukraine, as stated by the South Defense Forces spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn. He spoke to Channel 24 about the new approach, which involves smaller infantry units instead of the previously larger formations. Originally, Russian troops engaged with several platoons or nearly an entire battalion and utilized significant amounts of armored vehicles. Despite suffering considerable losses, these tactics failed to yield success. …
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Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian command post in Donetsk region
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly launched a significant strike against a Russian command post in the Donetsk region, an area crucial for managing Russian offensives towards Pokrovsk. This command post was strategically located near the occupied city of Bakhmut.
This operation was reported by Ukraine's General Staff, which confirmed that the Ukrainian Air Force recently delivered a devastating blow to the command post of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division in Bakhmut, an area temporarily …
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Russia escalates offensive on Lyman-Kupyansk front
Russian forces have ramped up their offensive capability on the Lyman-Kupiansk front, making a concerted effort to breach Ukrainian defenses amid favorable weather conditions. Some gains have been noted.
This update comes from Major Dmytro Kozhubenko, an officer of the planning section of the National Guard's "Rubezh" brigade, in an interview with Espreso.
"The 'Rubezh' brigade is holding its current position, maintaining defense on the Lyman direction. This accounts for significant pressure …
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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 …