Contents tagged with Donbas

  • Intense battles in Vuhledar: Russian forces push into city center amid heavy Ukrainian resistance

    Russian forces have advanced into the center of Vuhledar, reportedly trying to break through Ukrainian defenses, according to a Ukrainian military service member, known by the call sign "Muchnoy."

    "The fighting is now happening in the central quarter. Our fighters are resisting stubbornly against the forces trying to overpower our defense. The Russians have also made advances in the northeast and northwest of Kostyantynivka. There remains a dirt road out of Vuhledar, but it's under fire …

  • Russia's manpower crisis: elite aerospace troops and naval crews mobilized to Ukrainian frontline

    The Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region has indeed had an impact, contrary to Russian Ministry of Defense claims. Troops, including pilots and sailors, are now being mobilized into infantry, reports RBC-Ukraine.

    Russian forces persevere, advancing slowly yet persistently toward administrative boundaries in Luhansk and Donetsk. However, personnel shortages have led to the transfer of soldiers from Donbas to the Kursk area.

    Persistent rumors suggest that Vladimir Putin might announce a …

  • Russian troops edge closer to encircling Vuhledar

    Last week marked a significant downturn in the situation near Vuhledar as Ukraine's 58th Independent Motorized Brigade retreated from Prechystivka to "better positions." This movement has enabled Russian forces to advance on three fronts, heightening the risk of operational encirclement of the entire Ukrainian defense grouping in this area.

    Russian sources claim a breakthrough between Prechystivka and Pavlivka, crossing the Kashlahach River, worsening the situation for Ukrainian forces in the …

  • Russia offers millions in incentives for relocation to occupied Ukrainian territories

    Russian authorities are offering millions of rubles to citizens willing to move to occupied areas of Ukraine.

    The incentives will be provided to specialists who bring their entire family to the new locations.

    In a bid to populate temporarily occupied regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea, the Russian government has announced substantial payments for relocation. These payments are being offered in line with a decree from President Vladimir Putin, targeting …

  • Ukrainian military: Russian forces push to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season

    Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.

    According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.

    The Russians are racing …

  • Russian Investigative Committee concludes investigation into American war correspondent's murder, charges four soldiers

    The Russian Investigative Committee has announced the completion of the preliminary investigation into the murder case of Russell Bentley, also known as the "war correspondent" holding both U.S. and Russian citizenships. Four Russian military personnel have been charged with brutal violence and attempts to cover up the murder.

    An announcement highlighted that the investigation concerning Russian Armed Forces servicemen Vitaly Vansyatsky, Vladislav Agal’tsev, Vladimir Bazhin, and Andrey …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …