British Intelligence: Russia likely achieved limited break-in of Chasiv Yar’s suburb in Donetsk Oblast
Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas, with Ukrainian Armed Forces repelling Russian advances.
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Frontline report: Russian forces suffer disastrous defeat in Chasiv Yar canal crossing offensive
In a tactical failure, Russian forces attempting to cross the canal in Chasiv Yar and advance on the Novi District were swiftly encircled and eliminated by Ukrainian ambushes, losing two BMD infantry fighting vehicles, a Tiger armored car, and a T-90M tank.
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.
Battles ongoing: Ukrainian soldiers struck 18 Russian positions, two anti-aircraft missile systems, and one radar station as of 18 May
Combat engagements continue across the front line, with Ukrainian Defense Forces actively responding to Russian attempts to improve their tactical positions.
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.
Frontline report: Ukrainian counterattack disrupts Russian offensive near Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of attacks south of Ivanivske, successfully disrupting Russian efforts to push forward their offensive near Bakhmut.
All Russian movements toward Chasiv Yar getting destroyed, Ukraine drone unit commander says
Russian troops aim to capture Donetsk Oblast's Chasiv Yar by May 9, deploying all available units, while Ukrainian forces destroy Russian attempts, denying territorial gains, as per a Ukrainian drone unit officer fighting in the area.
Military: Russia attempts breakthrough to Chasiv Yar amid Ukrainian resistance in Donetsk Oblast
In eastern Ukraine, Russian troops step up offensives, attempting to seize Ivanivske and break through Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar, the Ukrainian military says.
Defense Minister: Russians concentrate forces for breakthrough west of Bakhmut
Despite "Russian numerical superiority," Ukraine's defenders disrupting Russian plans, Defense Minister Umerov said.
Ukraine top military: Russian forces set deadline to capture Donetsk’s Chasiv Yar by May 9
Ukraine's military chief says Russians aim to seize Donetsk Oblast's Chasiv Yar by 9 May, directing efforts in Bakhmut’s vicinity, but Ukrainian defense holds strong, utilizing drones and artillery to disrupt and repel Russian infantry attacks.
Frontline report: Ukraine tries to defend heights around Bohdanivka in fierce fighting
After heavy aerial bombardment, Russian infantry secured a 1 km bridgehead south of Chasiv Yar, establishing positions 500 meters from the town's eastern edge.
Frontline report: Russians advance 1 km towards Chasiv Yar employing scorched earth tactics
The village of Ivanivske, standing between Russians and Chasiv Yar town, has been leveled to the ground, while the Ukrainians' goal is to slow the Russian advance before the new defense line along the canal is ready.
Frontline report: Russians employ new tactics in offensive on Ivanivske but retreat with heavy losses
Despite initial gains in their new offensive south of Ivanivske, Russian forces were pushed back to their starting point after failing to breach Ukrainian defenses, suffering heavy losses in manpower and equipment.
In the blood: fallen Ukrainian sniper is third generation to oppose Russia
Decades after the KGB dragged his defiant father away just days before his planned marriage, dissident descendant Roman Chornomaz dies fighting Russian forces near Bakhmut.
UK intel: Seizing Chasiv Yar Russia’s objective at Bakhmut axis, but no full-scale assault imminent
Russian forces continue attacking near Bakhmut, occupied parts of Ivanivske. Objective is Chasiv Yar but unlikely to attempt full-scale assault currently despite gradual gains, per UK intelligence.
Russian armed forces use Starlink terminals in Ukraine, sources say
Elon Musk’s company once hailed for aiding Ukraine, now allegedly helps Russian invaders as well.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces repel over 90 Russian attacks across seven front sectors
Over the past 24 hours, a total of 105 skirmishes between Ukrainian and Russian forces took place on the frontline.
ISW: Ukrainian forces advanced near Bakhmut
Fierce fighting rages on in partially Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast, as Moscow seeks to fully capture the eastern Ukrainian region.
ISW: Russian forces captured Krokhmalne in Kharkiv Oblast
Volodymyr Fitio, spokesman for Ukraine's Land Forces Command, said on 21 Jan. Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from Krokhmalne village in the Kupiansk sector to more prepared positions.
ISW: limited Russian gains near Kreminna, Bakhmut; positional battles across Donbas
Mostly, frontlines remain static as Russian and Ukrainian forces are locked in positional fighting