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Ukrainian military: Toretsk in ruins as Russian forces advance

"As Russian forces devastate the mining town of Toretsk, their offensive threatens to expand towards Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk. Ukrainian officials report massive Russian losses in the city.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Russian forces lose five divisions’ worth of equipment near Pokrovsk

Russian forces have lost over 1,800 pieces of heavy equipment near Pokrovsk since October 2023, according to an analysis cited by the Institute for the Study of War.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine targets two tanks, two howitzers, mortar on Pokrovsk front

On 8 September, 148 combat engagements between Ukraine’s forces and Russian troops occurred on the front lines, with…

byOlena Mukhina

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What the fall of Pokrovsk could mean for Ukraine

Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast fails to thwart Russia’s advancement towards Pokrovsk. The loss of this key city could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Ukrainian front in Donbas

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ISW: Russia slowly but surely advancing toward Pokrovsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has identified the Pokrovsk direction as Russia's current military priority, citing ongoing challenges in staffing and equipping Ukrainian brigades.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russian forces advance northwest of Avdiivka, capture key settlements

Russian forces have seized the village of Novoselivka Persha northwest of Avdiivka, marking a significant tactical advance in the region, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Ukrainian forces repel major Russian mechanized assault in Donetsk Oblast

The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia launched its largest mechanized assault since October 2023 in western Donetsk Oblast, which was blunted by Ukrainian defenses.

byMaria Tril

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The Guardian: Number of Russian invaders in Ukraine surge to 520,000 says Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, disclosed that Russia’s occupying troops have grown from 100,000 at the onset of the war to 520,000, with plans for further reinforcements.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Russian troops advance in multiple directions, achieve success near Niu York, Donetsk Oblast

The Institute for the Study of War reports Russian forces have conducted successful operations on multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine, including advances near Avdiivka and west of Donetsk City.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russia may intend to leverage ongoing Toretsk push for advances in Chasiv Yar or Avdiivka areas

Ukrainian military sources report increased Russian assaults on multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine, with a focus on the Toretsk area that could threaten nearby strategic locations.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russian forces capture positions along Ocheretyne-Pokrovske Road and near Siversk

Meanwhile, the ISW also reported that Ukrainian forces had made marginal advances in central Vovchansk, northeast of Kharkiv City.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian military denies report on loss of Novooleksandrivka in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian military refutes claims of complete Russian control over Novooleksandrivka, Donetsk Oblast. The 110th Brigade confirms ongoing intense battles, with Russian forces occupying significant parts but not the entire village.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian forces hold front lines against Russian advances, conduct successful strikes on Russian logistics routes

Over the past day, Ukraine hit 21 areas of Russian personnel concentration, leading to the loss of 18 tanks, 22 armored combat vehicles, and other key equipment.

byOlena Mukhina

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Frontline report: Ukraine unleashes intense drone strikes, decimating Russian breakthrough near Ocheretyne

In a devastating blow to Russian forces near Okheretyne, Ukrainian drone operators unleashed an intense barrage of FPV kamikaze drones, destroying over 50 Russian personnel in a 100-meter tree line and collapsing buildings used as shelters.

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UK intel: Russia’s focus remains on Avdiivka axis in attempt to split Ukraine forces in Donetsk Oblast

Despite opening a new axis in Kharkiv Oblast, Russia's operational focus remains on attacks northwest of Avdiivka, seeking gains to split Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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General Staff: intense fighting along almost the entire front line, greatest activity in the Siversky and Pokrovske directions

According to the General Staff of Ukraine, intense fighting is currently ongoing along almost the entire front line, with the greatest activity of the occupants being observed at the Siversky and Pokrovske directions.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Frontline report: Ukraine halts Russian advance, launches counterattack with US military aid

Newly arrived American military hardware, including Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, played a key role as Ukrainian forces halted a Russian offensive near Avdiivka and launched a counterattack.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Ukraine destroys 44 Russian artillery systems, 15 tanks, 40 armored vehicles over last day

Bilopillia, Kostiantynivka, Sadky in Sumy Oblast, and other Ukrainian areas were targeted by aviation strikes amid the recent combat engagements.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Pace of Russian assaults in Ukraine increases 17% in April

Russian forces have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine ahead of expected Western military aid, reports say.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces unleash flying machine guns against Russian assaults west of Avdiivka

Ukrainians experiment with new drone warfare tactics, mounting heavy drones with machine guns to counter Russian infantry assaults amidst heavy fighting west of occupied Avdiivka.

byReporting from Ukraine