Contents tagged with Donbas
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Escalating battles in Chasiv Yar: Russian forces employ scorched earth strategy, Ukrainians shift to new positions
Russian Armed Forces are employing a scorched earth tactic in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. Detailing this strategy, major Dmytro Kozhubenko from the planning section of the "Rubizh" brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) spoke on air with Espresso TV.
Kozhubenko noted that fierce battles are currently taking place around the town. The Russians have obliterated all defensive positions and anything that could have aided Ukrainian forces to retain defensibility around the "Kanal" area. …
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Temporary stabilization: Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advances in Donetsk region
According to military correspondent Bohdan Miroshnikov, it's crucial that the halt of hostilities does not obscure the sight of the Ukrainian command. In Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, and Avdiivka, there was initially "tactical stabilization," which was then followed by a sharp deterioration in the situation.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have managed to slow the advance of Russian troops in New York, Donetsk region. According to Miroshnikov, this was achieved at the cost of incredible efforts. He …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian offensive's push to capture Toretsk
The Russian troops persistently attack in the Toretsk front, deploying considerable resources to capture the town, said Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Yevhenii Ievlev in an interview with Channel 24.
According to Ievlev, this direction is a priority for the Russian army. "The enemy, realizing the difficulties of a direct move against us, had a tactical plan: from Ochretino to reach the Kostyantynivka–Pokrovsk highway, to break through Chasiv Yar, close the ring, and encircle our troop …
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Russia intensifies efforts to capture Kostyantynivka, key railway hub in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are attempting to strike at the rear logistics areas, railways, and breach the supply routes actively used by the Ukrainian Defence Forces, according to retired Ukrainian major Oleksiy Hetman.
The Russian Armed Forces are particularly focused on reaching Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, a crucial railway hub, said military expert and retired Ukrainian major Oleksiy Hetman on the broadcast of FREEДОМ TV.
"The Russians' plans are to reach Kostyantynivka, which serves as a …
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Russian forces exploit weaknesses in Toretsk, Ukrainian units under strain, warns DeepState co-founder Roman Pogorelyi
Russian forces are gaining momentum in the Toretsk direction, exploiting the situation that has developed with the Ukrainian units holding positions there, said the DeepState co-founder Roman Pogorelyi in a comment to Espreso.
"A complex issue has arisen, posing numerous additional unanswered questions. Over the last few days, we've seen active discussions, particularly in the Yurivka and New York areas, involving the brigades and units stationed there, including the 206th Battalion of the …
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Ukrainian Forces achieve strategic advances in key regions
Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully pushed back Russian troops in the Serebryansky Forestry and Klishchiivka regions, according to DeepState analysts who updated their battle maps on June 15th. The updated maps highlight the advances made by the Ukrainian Forces and map out gains and territorial control on the front lines.
However, the situation in the Donetsk Oblast shows Russian forces advancing around Kalinivka, Novopokrovske, and Yasnobrodivka. According to DeepState’s analysis, …
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Russia to set up 5-kilometre security zone on border with occupied Donbas
Russian authorities have decided to establish a special zone on the border with the occupied region of Donbas, according to the Rostov region's officials.
While Russian propaganda continues to loud hail the "integration" of the occupied territories of Donbas with Russia, the authorities of the Rostov region have taken the step to separate themselves from the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" by enforcing a 5-kilometre special zone, within which "a special legal regime" will be operational.
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Russia amasses 25,000 troops near Chasiv Yar amid intensified fighting in Donetsk region
Russian forces have concentrated a group of approximately 25,000 personnel near the front line at Chasiv Yar, Nazar Voloshin, the spokesperson for the Operational Strategic Group of Forces Khortytsia, said during a national news broadcast. He noted that the hottest points within the group's direction remain the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Novopavlivka areas. The situation worsened over the past week with continued heavy fighting; however, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (ZSU) remain in control.
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Russian troops attempt to encircle Chasiv Yar amidst ongoing assaults
Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the operational-strategic troop grouping Khortytsia, believes that Russian troops are attempting to encircle the town of Chasiv Yar. They are actively assaulting surrounding villages in their bid to occupy it. However, during a national news broadcast, he noted that there are no Russian troops in the town itself.
"The adversary continues to put pressure on Chasiv Yar, trying to meet certain deadlines. The defense forces maintain control of the situation for …
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Hundreds trapped as fighting escalates in Ocheretyne, Donetsk region
Fighting has erupted in the settlement of Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region. Hundreds of residents remain trapped, as evacuation has been rendered impossible. The head of the local military administration, Nikolai Kovalenko, elaborated on the situation in comments to the public broadcaster Suspilne.
According to Kovalenko, residents were regularly being evacuated from the village before the situation intensified, despite some refusing to leave their homes. "Those who agreed were evacuated. …