Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Kurakhove
In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian paratroopers effectively stopped a mechanized Russian assault aimed at the city of Kurakhove. Members of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade reported that the Russian command had dispatched new assault units along a route where previous occupiers had recently suffered a setback.
The Ukrainian fighters noted that the second assault group essentially repeated the mistakes of its predecessors. The morning strike force, consisting of five infantry fighting vehicles …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian command sending wounded and desperate soldiers into battle
Russian forces intensify assaults but only add to their losses. Frightened Russian soldiers have started complaining about the lack of shelters. In Donetsk region, wounded troops are being thrown into battle, reported the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
The Russian command aims to escalate the pace of the offensive near the town of Lyman in the Donetsk region, having transferred additional assault units from the 283rd and 488th motorized …
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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 …
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Kyiv: Crimea and Donbas are non-negotiable in talks with Russia
Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that any dialogue with Russia would necessitate a return to the situation as it was on February 24, 2022, before further consideration on restoring sovereignty to the 1991 borders can proceed.
Regarding potential shifts in U.S. leadership, Ukraine remains unfazed by the prospect of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections. No American leader, Yermak emphasized, is inclined to promote a regime that emboldens …
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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 …
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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 …
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks on Chasiv Yar amid intense artillery strikes
Ukrainian military officials have clarified the status of the ongoing battles near Chasiv Yar, stating that recent claims of Russian forces breaching Ukrainian defenses may be overstated.
Andriy Polukhin, a spokesperson for the 24th Mechanized Brigade, emphasized that while Russian troops have crossed into the Canal district in small infantry groups, they have not succeeded in establishing a permanent foothold beyond this point.
Polukhin pointed to the challenges faced by Russian forces, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Critical phase in Selydove: Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian assaults in Donetsk region
In a pivotal development in the fight for Selidove, Lieutenant "Alex" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the battle has entered a critical new phase, presenting significant challenges for the Ukrainian Forces. Ukrainian Military correspondent Bohdan Miroshnikov speculates that the Russian forces' objectives might be the settlement of Vyshneve or a high-rise area within Selydove itself. Russian infantry assaults on Selydove in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region have been confirmed, …