Russian troops advance in strategically important Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
The outcome of these battles could determine whether Russia can threaten Ukraine's remaining major population centers in the Donetsk Oblast.
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UK intel: Russian forces repelled at Chasiv Yar, but advancing in Toretsk through urban warfare
Capturing these strategic towns would give Moscow's forces a direct path to assault Kramatorsk and Kostyantynivka - the last major Ukrainian-controlled cities in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces attempt southern bypass of Donetsk’s Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, Ukrainian military says
Ukrainians conduct operations to destroy Russian infiltrators in the Lyman sector, repelling multiple Russian attempts to capture Chasiv Yar industrial facilities, per reports.
Russians target key rail hub Pokrovsk, lose 400 troops daily in Donetsk Oblast push
Russian forces suffer 400 daily casualties attacking Pokrovsk railway hub, deploying new drone technology as Ukraine defends critical eastern supply route.
Russians focus main efforts on Pokrovsk area, military reports
The Russian forces launch multiple attacks against Ukrainian positions while attempting to outflank the city and disrupt military communications, according to a Ukrainian military spokesperson.
Urban battles rage in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Ukrainian military says
Russian forces achieve advances near Kreminna, Siversk, Toretsk, and Kurakhivske power plant, ISW says.
Ukrainian soldiers clear Chasiv Yar district from Russian troops as fighting intensifies in urban areas
Ukrainian defenders prioritize operations carefully while ensuring minimal risk to the city’s remaining residents.
Ukrainian forces use UAVs to hold off Russian advances near Chasiv Yar
Russian troops attempt to encircle Chasiv Yar, but Ukrainian forces successfully repel their advances from multiple directions.
Frontline report: Russian assault in Chasiv Yar crumbles amid deadly Ukrainian kill zones
After three months of persistent attacks, Russian forces secured a narrow bridgehead near Kalynivka, only to find themselves trapped in basement positions under constant Ukrainian drone surveillance.
Frontline report: Ukraine threatens to collapse stranded Russian bridgehead in Chasiv Yar
The potential collapse of this bridgehead could deny Russian forces their last viable crossing point near Chasiv Yar, severely limiting their ability to launch future assaults on Ukrainian elevated positions
Deep State: Russian forces gain ground in Chasiv Yar and near Kurakhove
DeepState reports 690 combat encounters in the Kurakhove direction over two weeks, marking it as the most challenging front.
Russia captures 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in October 2024, largest gain since counteroffensive launched in 2023
The 490 square kilometers of Ukrainian land occupied by Russian forces in October 2024 represents the largest gain since the onset of the counteroffensive, but experts stress that assessing military success requires a deeper look at resource management, troop readiness, and strategic use of human potential.
ISW: Ukrainian forces regain positions south of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces have seized multiple settlements in eastern Ukraine while Ukrainian forces reclaimed positions near Chasiv Yar, according to geolocated footage and official reports.
Ukraine denies Russia’s full control over Donetsk Oblast’s Chasiv Yar, Toretsk
Fighting reportedly continues, with Russian tactics shifting from frontal assaults to infiltration tactics, using smaller groups.
Russia uses golf carts and motorcycles for assaults in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces are utilizing golf carts and motorcycles for quick assaults near Siversk, attempting to gain ground before the winter freeze.
ISW: Ukrainians advance near Toretsk, Pokrovsk; Russians gain ground near Chasiv Yar, Kurakhove
Russians also advanced near Pokrovsk and in Kursk Oblast.
Russian military targets Chasiv Yar, key Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces are intensifying their assaults on Chasiv Yar, aiming to penetrate the defenses of Ukrainian troops, who are bracing for ongoing combat in the region, as reported by Joint Forces Operation Spokesperson Anastasia Bobovnikova.
Ukrainian drone operator detained for allegedly aiding Russians in Chasiv Yar
SBU detained a soldier, 22, suspected of state treason for allegedly providing Russian artillery with coordinates of his own drone unit in Donetsk Oblast.
An entrepreneur’s journey to leading one of Ukraine’s deadliest drone units
Heorhii Volkov never imagined his marketing skills would be used to outwit Russian forces, yet his business background proved crucial to make a UAV unit that now defends the most dire of directions
UK intel: Russian forces increasing pressure on Vuhledar by implementing multi-pronged assault tactics
This multi-pronged assault aims to stretch Ukrainian defenses, but also limits Russia's ability to concentrate forces for a decisive breakthrough.