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Ukraine retakes ground near Pokrovsk while Russians advance in four other sectors

Ukrainian forces moved forward on two axes east and southeast of Donetsk's Pokrovsk on 13 May, ISW says. Deep State stated Nové fell to Russians alongside other Russian gains in eastern Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Russian assault force encounters lethal funnel on Hrodivka-Myrnohrad road

Russian commanders attempted to exploit the 5-kilometer paved route between Hrodivka and Myrnohrad's southern district, only to encounter a prepared killzone of mines, observation posts, and drone operators.

byMaria Tril

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Russian forces advances near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast – Deep State

Russian troops have advanced in Malynivka, Bahatyr, and near Novosilka, settlements strategically positioned near the H15 highway and Mokri Yaly River.

byMaria Tril

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Both Russians and Ukrainians gain ground near Toretsk; Russians advance near Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka

ISW and DeepState data show contested advances by both sides around Donetsk's Toretsk, and Russian gains in two more sectors in the region.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine downs every Shahed drone in unusually low-volume Russian attack

Explosive Russian drones were harmless, but other attacks Russian attacks in five oblasts caused at least ten civilian injuries and two deaths.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia resumes Shahed attacks after three-day pause

Most Shaheds have been neutralized, but other Russian attacks killed one and injured at least 15 more civilians across Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy called for 30-day ceasefire—Russia couldn’t even stop firing for one day

Ukraine has called the so-called "ceasefire" a manipulation with no resemblance to an actual halt in hostilities.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia drops guided bomb on apartment block in Kostiantynivka, leaving multiple injured, one missing

A FAB-250 bomb strike injured at least 12 civilians. One woman is missing, according to the local law enforcement.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian forces preparing breakthroughs in two Donetsk sectors

The repeated reinforcement of Russian offensive operations southwest of Toretsk from three different sectors of the frontline suggests this area is now a priority for the Russian military command.

byMaria Tril

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Russian combat-modified farm tractor hit by Ukrainian FPV drone near Chasiv Yar (video)

The Soviet-era vehicle, possibly stolen from locals and armored with metal sheets, was hauling logs, likely for bunker construction.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia intensifies fighting near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk despite announced VE Day ceasefire

Top Ukrainian General Syrskyi says the Russians are concentrating their efforts on that sector in attempts to reach the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia starts using civilian cars with extensive anti-drone protection in Donetsk Oblast assaults (video)

A failed Russian assault near Bahatyr used such cars alongside motorcycles. Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 24 of 28 vehicles, repelling the attack.

byYuri Zoria

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Russians target Ukraine with 70 missiles, 145 drones, killing 11, injuring 103 civilians

Ukraine's Air Force's data suggest that at least 22 Russian missiles and 13 drones may have reached their targets.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia and Odesa oblasts with drones overnight

The Russian Shaheds hurt no one, but other attacks killed two and injured at least 13 civilians.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian forces liberate 16 km² near Pokrovsk, top general says

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi spent three days with brigades fighting Russian forces, addressing supply needs while reporting territorial gains.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russians redeploy units to close Ukrainian pocket near Donetsk’s Toretsk

Russian forces seized Oleksandropil, Panteleymonivka, and Valentynivka, pushing Ukrainian troops from positions east of H-20 highway as part of strategy targeting Kostyantynivka.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Ukrainian special forces secure Kotlyne while repelling southern assaults

Ukrainian troops have sealed a tactical ring around Kotlyne, Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of dismantling outer defensive layers, forcing Russian soldiers to flee, surrender, or face drone strikes.

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria