Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian 46th Brigade thwarts three waves of Russian attacks on Kurakhove
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a powerful three-wave Russian attack on their positions along the Kurakhove front. According to reports, the surviving Russian troops were forced to retreat under a comprehensive assault.
Members of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade managed to fend off all three attacks, destroying 13 pieces of Russian military equipment in the process. The brigade shared these details on their Telegram page. The incident took place on August 21, 2024.
During the …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major assault, destroy Russian equipment near Pokrovsk
In an early morning update on Sunday, August 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully fended off a significant assault by the Russian Federation forces near the settlements of Severne and Zhalizne in the Donetsk region, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the command's updates, the Russian forces, supported by 12 units of armored vehicles, attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses and advance towards Toretsk. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled the …
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Disillusioned separatist commander Khodakovsky urges Kremlin to end ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine
After two and a half years of war, even the most fervent Russian patriots are experiencing disappointment. Alexander Khodakovsky, a field commander of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic has begun demanding an end to the so-called "Special Military Operation." Khodakovsky expressed his concerns in a bold post on his Telegram channel,.
Khodakovsky's post is filled with a sharp sense of disappointment in Russia and its Armed Forces. "Once, we eagerly awaited the fifth army… We desperately …
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Russian troops advance near Pokrovsk
Russian troops have made advances in the Pokrovsk direction. Following a heavy battle, they managed to capture another settlement. This information was shared on August 16 by Stanislav Bunyatov, a soldier of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade, on his Telegram channel "Snipe Talks"
"The news from the Pokrovsk direction is very discouraging. There was an intense fight there last evening. Mykolaivka was completely occupied as of yesterday evening. The guys from the 25th Brigade took down 2 Grad …
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Ukrainian success in Kursk region eases Kupyansk pressure, reports Ukrainian 77th Airmobile Brigade
The operation by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region has led to reduced activity of Russian troops on one front, said Vitaliy Bitsak, head of communications for the 77th separate airmobile brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Kyiv24 TV.
He confirmed that Russian military activity has diminished in the Kupyansk direction.
"Assault actions are not as aggressive. Typically, small groups attempt to gather in plantings, dugouts, and trenches before initiating a foot advance. Often …
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Declining assault group sizes: Russian tactics shift in Donbas, reports Ukrainian National Guard Officer
An officer in the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU), Dmytro Kozhubenko, reports that while Russian forces continue their assault operations on the Donetsk front, their tactics have slightly changed. This shift is unrelated to any breaches by the Defense Forces on Russian territory.
Despite an ongoing operation in the Kursk region, the situation in Donbas remains essentially unchanged, with no noticeable withdrawal of Russia troops, Kozhubenko revealed during a broadcast on Espreso.TV . …
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Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk amid fierce Ukrainian defense
In the latest briefing, Ukrainian military personnel have confirmed that intense battles are raging in multiple localities, with Russian forces proceeding aggressively, primarily through the deployment of large numbers of infantry.
The situation in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk Oblast remains dire. The Russian military is making advances, and the conflict in the Kursk Oblast has had no significant impact on the fighting in this area, said the Ukrainian serviceman Alexander from the 47 …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Vuhledar
Russian forces attempted to advance towards route 00532, which leads to the city of Vuhledar and the village of Vodiane in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk Oblast.
On the Vuhledar front, the "Chorni Zaporizhtsy" brigade, along with other units, destroyed a Russian assault group equipped with armored vehicles. The 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade reported that the Russians utilized multiple columns of equipment and a significant number of infantry..
"Thanks to the efficient and coordinated …
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Russia deploys new reserves as fierce battles rage near Toretsk
Ukrainian military officer Stanislav Buyatov has reported intense fighting near Toretsk, a town described as being in a "very difficult position." According to Buyatov, Russia is bolstering its assault groups with fresh troops. Fierce battles are ongoing around New York in the Toretsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, with the Russian Armed Forces deploying new reserves, said Buyatov, who goes by the call sign "Osman," on his Telegram channel.
"Heavy fighting continues for New York. Realizing that …
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Russia amasses troops near Pokrovsk setting stage for major offensive in Donbas
In a bid to capture the towns of Pokrovsk and Mirnohrad in the Donbas region, Russian forces have concentrated their largest grouping near Pokrovske, according to military-political analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko.
Russian troops continue their relentless offensive attempts along the entire front line, particularly in the Donetsk region. Currently, the largest troop concentration is observed near Pokrovsk, said Oleksandr Kovalenko, a military-political commentator from the "Information Resistance" …