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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK intel: Russia achieves minor gains in April despite increased attacks, sustains heavy losses
In April 2024, Russian forces increased attacks by 17% in eastern Ukraine, particularly targeting strategic high grounds near Bakhmut, with only minor tactical gains achieved.
Ukraine targets ten positions of Russian troops, strikes three air defense systems and two artillery units over past day
On 8 May, 146 clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian occupiers occurred on the front lines. Ukrainian Defense Forces…
Ukraine targets two Russian artillery units, downs a Kh-59 missile over past day
Ukrainian troops successfully repelled multiple Russian assaults while targeting artillery units and other military equipment.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief visits frontline amid intense fighting in the east
General Syrskyi spent two days visiting troops engaged in defensive operations in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.
Ukraine targets three Russian radar stations, two air defense systems over past day
On 5 May, Ukrainian forces continued repelling Russian attacks and targeting enemy personnel and military equipment.
ISW says waiting for US aid, Ukraine retreats from villages near Avdiivka to avoid being outflanked by Russia
ISW says Ukrainian forces are retreating from villages like Arkhanhelske northwest of Avdiivka, trading territory for time to avoid being outflanked by advancing Russian troops before Western military aid arrives.
Ukrainian defenders target Russia’s anti-aircraft missile systems, ammo depots, air defense system over last day
The Avdiivka fronts witnessed the most intense fighting, where Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a significant number of attacks.
Ukrainian forces clash with Russians in Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Novopavlivka fronts
Ukraine reports dynamic frontline changes and tactical gains for its defense forces, even as Russia persists in assaults along the eastern front.
Frontline report: Russians outflank Berdychi after heavy losses in frontal assaults
Ukrainians repel Russian assaults on Donetsk Oblast's Berdychi inflicting heavy losses, but Russians eventually outflank defenses, forcing Ukrainian withdrawal.
Syrskyi: Ukraine retreats from three settlements, gains island as Russia “aims to seize strategic initiative”
The most intensive line of attack is in the Avdiivka direction, with certain positions changing hands several times a day