Contents tagged with Donbas
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Intensified clashes near Pokrovsk: Russian forces close in amid chaotic advances
As fighting around Pokrovsk intensifies, Russian forces have closed to within 1.5 kilometers of the city. Several Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups have been neutralized near the area. Russian artillery has been active since the early hours, with Russian troops attacking in groups of up to four.
The Ukrainian fighter "Muchnoy" warned that Russian forces might attempt to bypass the city from the southwest or launch a frontal assault. Attacks to the south of Pokrovsk are ramping up …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian sabotage attempt in Pokrovsk
In a swift and decisive action, Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully neutralized a group of Russian saboteurs "before they could do anything." The incident took place in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region on December 12, according to reports circulating on social media. A Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant, known by the callsign "Alex," later confirmed these reports.
"Today's information about the sabotage unit in Pokrovsk has been confirmed, and the group has been neutralized—6 …
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Ukrainian HIMARS strike targets Russian ammo depot in occupied Yenakijeve
In the occupied town of Yenakijeve in Ukraine's Donetsk region, explosions erupted on Tuesday, December 10. Local social media channels circulated a dramatic video showing the detonation of munitions. It is believed that a Russian ammunition depot was hit. According to the reports, the attack was carried out using HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems. Local residents reported hearing three distinct impacts.
Following the attack, local authorities announced an urgent evacuation of residents …
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Former Ukrainian commander: Russian mobilization reserves may last a year, Ukraine's military at risk of exhaustion
Former "Aidar" Battalion company commander and military analyst Yevhen Dykyi has commented on the mobilization capabilities available to Russia for its ongoing full-scale military operations, suggesting that they may have only up to a year left.
According to Dykyi, Russia is likely to deploy as many soldiers as possible this winter, in an attempt to deplete the Ukrainian Armed Forces and tilt the battlefield dynamics in its favor.
"They have concluded that saving these resources makes no …
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Explosion in Donetsk kills ex-chief of Olenivka prison suspected of war crimes against Ukrainian POWs
A Toyota Land Cruiser blast in occupied Donetsk resulted in the death of Sergei Evsyukov, the former head of the Olenivka prison, who was suspected by Kyiv of involvement in crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war held there.
The death of Evsyukov was reported on Monday, December 9, by Russian Telegram channel Mash. According to its information, an explosive device equivalent to about 100 grams of TNT was planted under the vehicle. Evsyukov's wife was in the car with him, and the explosion …
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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 …