Ukraine’s Army Chief names the number of Ukrainian POWs during Avdiivka withdrawal
Syrskyi said Russian forces captured 25 Ukrainian service members during the operation of withdrawal from Avdiivka.
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Frontline report: Wrong turn proves fatal for Russia’s three armored vehicles near Avdiivka
Russia's advance on Avdiivka stalls against Ukrainian defenses, losing momentum as Ukraine destroys an understrength Russian assault unit, including newly-mobilized troops, forcing the commitment of ill-prepared reserves and deployment of "suicide units," resulting in heavy Russian losses.
Military: Russia reinforces troops aiming to capture Novomykhailivka
"There are more daily assaults in Novomykhailivka than on the Avdiivka front, but our defense holds strong," emphasized Dmytro Lykhovii, as Ukrainian forces face increased Russian offensive.
Military: Russians use scorched earth tactics in Donbas, destroying everything with KAB bombs
In the Donbas, Russia is pursuing a scorched earth policy aimed at flattening Ukraine's defensive positions through overwhelming aerial firepower - precision-guided bombs from jets alongside sustained rocket strikes from helicopter gunships, as per the Ukrainian military spokesperson.
Military: Ukraine stabilizes front west of Avdiivka, holds key villages
Although fighting continues, Ukraine has managed to stabilize the situation in frontline towns west of Avdiivka as troops withstand Russian ground assaults and weakened air strikes, as per the Ukrainian military.
Commander: Ukrainians regain some lost positions near Avdiivka amid Russian attacks
Intense Russian artillery strikes and reinforced assault battalions pressure Ukrainian lines near Avdiivka, though Ukraine's forces regain some lost ground amid ongoing defensive efforts, as per a Ukrainian commander.
Military: Ukraine withdraws from Stepove, Severne near Avdiivka
The villages of Stepove and Severne are located near Lastochkyne, the settlement Russian forces occupied on 26 February.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 733: Ukraine withdraws from Lastochkyne near Avdiivka
Ukraine has withdrawn its forces from the village of Lastochkyne near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, moving west to prepared defensive positions. Ukraine matches Russia in the production of Shahed drone analogs with capabilities similar to the Iranian-designed models.
Ukrainian military: Battle for Lastochkyne continues
Earlier, some Ukrainian analysts reported that Russian troops had taken the village.
Russia pays heavy toll in Avdiivka, more than USSR in 10 years in Afghanistan, says Kuleba
As Ukraine's defensive forces withdraw from Avdiivka, Foreign Minister Kuleba exposes the heavy toll exacted on Russia.
ISW: Pro-war Russian milblogger criticizes command, commits suicide
Popular Russian military blogger commits suicide after top brass orders him to censor his own reporting on disastrous Russian losses of up to 16,000 dead during failed winter offensives to capture Avdiivka.
Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says
Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.
Ukrainian ombudsman calls on UN to investigate executions at Zenit stronghold
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has sent letters to the International Committee of the Red…
Frontline report: Tanks and troops stymied as Russia loses planes striking westward
Russian tank and infantry attacks on Ukrainian lines at Orikhiv and Avdiivka are unsuccessful, while Russian air attacks west of Avdiivka lead Russia to lose multiple aircraft.
Frontline report: Graphic battle video shows Russia paid heavy price attacking Avdiivka
Graphic Avdiivka footage reveals the enormous losses Russia incurred assaulting entrenched Ukrainian positions, bodies seen covering the area.
UK Intel: bloodied Russian troops need “period of rest” after Avdiivka, seek more gains
British Intelligence reports that, following the seizure of Avdiivka, Russian armed forces, having suffered significant losses, will likely take a pause in their military actions.
ISW: Russia achieved localized air superiority in Avdiivka before capturing it
Russia achieved temporary localized air superiority over Avdiivka by mass deployment of glide bombs, enabling close air support for advancing troops on the ground, per ISW.
Russian forces executed wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka despite promise of evacuation, military confirms
Russian forces executed wounded Ukrainian soldiers trapped at the encircled Zenit plant in Avdiivka, after promising evacuation and subsequent POWs exchanges, Ukraine’s 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade confirmed.
Weekly Frontline Update: Russian forces advance on eastern front, Ukraine takes out Russia’s warships and aircraft
After capturing the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka in the Donetsk Oblast, Russia is preparing a new offensive on the southern front.
Russians likely executed six wounded Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka
Relatives have identified the bodies of shot Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka as wounded soldiers who were taken as POWs