Forbes: Russian assault trucks from the 1950s destroyed in eastern Ukraine
Unarmored Soviet-era "museum-grade" GAZ-69 trucks fell victim to Ukrainian drone strikes during an attempted assault near Luhansk's Bilohorivka.
Browsing Tag
Donetsk Oblast
546 posts
Russia kills five, injures 26 civilians across Ukraine
Russians reportedly launched 145 explosive drones overnight, with Ukraine's military downing 85 and 49 others disappearing from radars.
Zelenskyy: At least 155 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine on Russian side
He says Russia recruits them through social media such as TikTok. Documents show since some Chinese citizens serve in Russia's army since at least 2023.
Frontline report: Ukraine’s new commander appointment transforms eastern battlefield
In Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk directions where General Mykhailo Drapatyi coordinates defense, Ukraine increased combat effectiveness and crippled Russian artillery.
ISW: Russia advances near Pokrovsk towards strategic Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway
Russian forces are attempting to cut the critical T-0504 highway northeast of Pokrovsk while simultaneously bypassing the city from two directions, according to Ukrainian military officials.
ISW: Russian forces advance in Belgorod Oblast and eastern Ukraine
Russians secured new positions across Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kursk, and Belgorod oblasts. Ukrainian military pushed back Russian troops near Shevchenko settlement south of Pokrovsk.
Russia resumes daily drone strikes after one-night pause, targeting Dnipro, Kharkiv
The assault injured three civilians, according to local reports. Other Russian attacks caused more casualties.
Forbes: Two Russian platoons trapped between deadly minefields – Ukrainian drones finish the job near Toretsk
With no mine-clearing equipment, two Russian platoons were forced to follow an obvious path through deadly minefields in Donetsk Oblast.
ISW: Ukrainian forces likely liberated Nadiivka village near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces have made territorial gains southwest of Pokrovsk while Russian troops continue attacks across multiple settlements in the Donetsk Oblast.
Azov Brigade captures 20 Russian soldiers in Donetsk Oblast’s Toretsk sector
Most of the Russian POWs are from the 9th Motor Rifle Brigade and have surrendered after a failed assault in the area.
Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian troops’ staging area in Toretsk
The struck facility is a strongpoint in Russia's defenses in the area, and the military says the attack "greatly diminishes" Russian ability to operate successfully in the sector.
ISW: Ukrainians advance in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Russians in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces also made gains near Donetsk's Pokrovsk. Russian advances are reported near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.
ISW: Russia and Ukraine have not finalized long-range strikes ceasefire
Putin deliberately creates confusion regarding the ceasefire timing and details, attempting to blame Ukraine for violations before formal implementation.
Russian drones injure 10 in Kropyvnytskyi, other strikes kill at least five other civilians
Russia targeted not only cities, but also railway power infrastructure in Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Russia launches massive drone attack hours after Putin agreed to Trump’s ceasefire proposal
Russian forces launched 145 drones and multiple missiles against Ukraine overnight, injuring three civilians in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian 28th brigade defeats Russian armored column near Toretsk (video)
After initial strikes, Russian troops abandoned their vehicles and were pursued by Ukrainian FPV drones.
Frontline report: Ukraine’s youngest general stabilizes Pokrovsk front
Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi’s appointment in Donetsk's Pokrovsk sector proves pivotal, as logistics-focused strikes, reinforced brigades, and fortified positions decimate Russian forces.
Russians increase pressure on Toretsk, redeploy additional forces from other directions, Ukraine says
Artillery attacks exceed 100 daily, with assault groups growing from 2-4 to 10 soldiers using motorcycles for mobility.
Forbes: As Ukraine retreats from Kursk, Russian advances stall or reverse in other sectors
Near Donetsk's Siversk, the Ukrainians repelled a mechanized Russian assault, destroying more than half of 41 Russian vehicles.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast railway power facilities targeted by Russian drones, other attacks kill at least four civilians
Russian drones, bombs, and artillery strikes injured at least 29 civilians across several regions.
