Contents tagged with Selydove

  • Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Selydove

    Russian forces are reportedly attempting to fully encircle the town of Selydove, prompting Ukraine's Defense Forces to initiate powerful countermeasures to halt the advancement, reported Vitaliy Milovidov, spokesperson for the 15th National Guard Brigade "Kara-Dag” during a national news broadcast. He stated that for nearly a week, Russian troops have been conducting a large-scale assault with the aim of capturing Selydove entirely. Additionally, the occupiers have increased their efforts …

  • Russian forces shift tactics in Selydove, opt for small units without armor

    In a recent assault on Selydove, Russian forces have opted out of deploying armored vehicles, instead storming the town in small units across a broad front, said Vitaliy Milovidov, the press officer of Ukraine’s National Guard's 15th Special Purpose Brigade "Kara-Dag," during a broadcast on Radio Liberty.

    According to Milovidov, while Russian troops have been bombarding Selydove with guided aerial bombs, drones, and artillery, they have not completely destroyed the town as they have with other …

  • Russian troops advance into Selydove, capture residential areas amidst heavy fighting

    Russian forces are reportedly making headway in Selydove as entire platoons infiltrate and take over residential areas, according to Ukrainian military personnel. Despite reports from FPV drone crews of over 100 sorties daily, targeting the Russian forces, their efforts seem insufficient to halt the advancing occupants.

    Tensions remain high on the front lines with 148 combat engagements recorded over 24 hours, 38 of which were concentrated near Selydove, in the Pokrovsk direction, as outlined …

  • Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian attacks amid defense shortfalls in Selydove

    In a recent update from the front lines, serviceman Stanislav Bunyatov described the situation in Selydove as "bad, to put it mildly," suggesting there's an alarming shortfall in defensive forces within the city. Known by his callsign "Muchnoy," the fighter noted that Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) are managing even to launch counterattacks in the southern part of the settlement.

    Amidst intensified aggression, Russian troops have made gains in Selydove and Novodmytrivka, with ongoing attempts to …

  • Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office accuses Russian troops of executing POWs near Selydove

    In a shocking incident near the settlement of Selydove, Russian military forces allegedly executed two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war. The Office of the General Prosecutor announced the initiation of criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, citing violations of laws and customs of war combined with intentional murder.

    According to operational data, on October 18, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Russian military personnel captured two Ukrainian servicemen in …