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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainians cross railway line near Klishchiivka, look to cut off Bakhmut supply road

Ukrainians broke through Russian railway defenses near Klishchiivka, advancing significantly. Drones targeted vehicles in Bakhmut, forcing road nets, as Ukraine aims to cut supply lines around Opytne south of Donetsk's Bakhmut.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 585. Ukraine preps major Bakhmut offensive; Fico win clouds military aid

In preparation for a major operation to retake Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions around the eastern city. The leader of Slovakia's newly elected ruling party Robert Fico campaigned on ending weapons transfers to Ukraine. Bipartisan US senators vowed to sustain essential aid for Kyiv after it was left out of a deal.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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General Staff: Russian counterattacks on eastern and southern fronts fail

Russia tried to regain lost ground in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.

bySerge Havrylets

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine degrades Russian rear positions near Bakhmut preparing major breakthrough

In preparation for a major offensive operation to retake Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on Russian equipment and positions behind the lines around the city.

byReporting from Ukraine

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ISW: Ukrainians press counteroffensives in western Zaporizhia Oblast, and near Klishchiivka south of Donetsk’s Bakhmut

Ukrainian forces persisted with counteroffensive operations on September 30 in western Zaporizhia Oblast and near the town of Klishchiivka, situated around 10 km southwest of vital Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast, according to ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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General Staff: Ukrainian troops repelled all Russian attacks on eastern front

Russian troops failed to regain lost ground in the Donetsk Oblast.

bySerge Havrylets

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ISW: Russia made no progress despite repeated attacks near Avdiivka, Marinka

Russian troops failed to capitalize on attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast. While the Ukrainian military liberated around 2 km of territory near Bakhmut.

byMaria Tril

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British intel: Failed Russian counterattacks underscore minimal offensive capability

British intel exposes Russian forces' failed counterattacks and morale issues against advancing Ukrainians in Orikhiv, Bakhmut sectors as Russians display only minimal capability on the offensive.

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 577. Ukraine urges civilians to leave Crimea, vows to destroy Kerch bridge

Ukraine warned citizens to leave occupied Crimea due to increasing danger from intensifying Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula. Russia loses 3rd commander of elite airborne unit. UK, Russia held secret talks amid Ukraine war

byAlya Shandra

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ISW: Ukrainian forces continue to advance south of Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian forces advance near Donetsk's Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia's Robotyne on 22 September as their slow daily progress on two main axes of the counteroffensive is substantiated through geolocated footage and reports from the Ukrainian military and Russian media.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Donetsk’s Bakhmut and western Zaporizhzhia see more Ukrainian offensive operations

Ukraine continued offensive operations near Donetsk's Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast on 20 September, inflicting considerable losses on Russian troops and consolidating gains, according to ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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General Staff: Russian counterattacks in Bakhmut sector fail

Russian forces are trying to counterattack near Andriyivka in the Donetsk Oblast and regain control of the lost town.

bySerge Havrylets

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Ukraine credits stronger military capabilities for advances south of Bakhmut – ISW

Ukrainian forces began to leverage superior coordination, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare systems, as seen during the village of Klishchiivka’s Donetsk Oblast retake last week.

byMaria Tril

Latest news Ukraine

British intel: Russia’s railway defense near Bakhmut continues to challenge further Ukrainian gains

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have advanced near Bakhmut, capturing two significant villages. Russia's railway line defense, however, continues to serve as a major obstacle for Ukraine, according to British intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Ukrainian gains highlight Russian units’ degradation

Russian forces likely suffered compounding losses in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk oblasts, as they have defended without operational-level unit rotations since the Ukrainian counteroffensive.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: As Ukraine liberates Klishchiivka, tactical gains near Bakhmut fix elements of Russian airborne troops in area

The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainians liberated Klishchiivka near Bakhmut on 17 September, and continued tactical gains fixing Russian airborne elements in the area.

byThink Tank

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ISW: Ukraine continued advancement near Donetsk’s Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia’s Robotyne

Based on ISW's findings, Ukrainian forces, in areas of Bakhmut and Robotyne in the country's east and south, continue their offensive operations, emphasizing their gains and breaches against Russian defenses.

byThink Tank

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Ukraine retakes a completely destroyed village in Donbas after encircling Russians there

On 15 September 2023, Ukraine's separate 3rd assault brigade officially confirmed previous information that it had liberated the village of Andriyivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, south of Bakhmut. The brigade said they had encircled Russian troops of the 72nd brigade in Andriyivka and eliminated them, including the chief of the brigade intelligence, three battalion commanders, and most of the infantry of the 72nd brigade.

byBohdan Ben

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 568. Ukraine continues pounding Russian fleet, Crimea

Ukraine continued audacious drone and missile strikes against the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Crimea, damaging at least two ships and a S-400 complex. Ukraine makes advances around Bakhmut. Zelenskyy will visit the UN General Assembly.

byAlya Shandra

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Ukraine’s Armed Forces liberate Andriyivka in Donetsk Oblast (UPDATED)

Ukraine is gradually increasing pressure on the flanks around Bakhmut, threatening to encircle the town.

bySerge Havrylets