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ISW: Russia redeploys some forces from Donetsk Oblast to Kursk

Russia has redeployed limited elements from Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions to Kursk Oblast, reflecting the operational strain caused by the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk on Russia's priority offensive efforts in Donetsk Oblast, ISW says.

byYuri Zoria

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Situation remains “difficult” in Pokrovsk sector, top Ukrainian general says

The situation on Donetsk Oblast fronts remains intense, with the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk Oblast facing the brunt of Russian attacks, according to recent statements from top Ukrainian officials.

byYuri Zoria

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Syrskyi: Ukraine advances 2 km in Kursk Oblast as Pokrovsk remains most challenging sector

Ukraine's top general, Syrskyi, states that Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 2 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, gaining control of 5 km² over the past day, while facing challenges in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy holds crucial meetings on frontline situation and long-range weapons

Zelenskyy reported holding two meetings: one on frontline updates, focusing on Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the Kursk operation; the other on developing domestic long-range weapons. No additional details were provided.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian forces making significant gains toward Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces entrenching in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces are reportedly digging in to hold newly captured areas in Russia's Kursk Oblast, while Russian troops make significant advances southeast of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. These contrasting situations highlight the fluid nature of the conflict, with both sides achieving localized gains in different sectors of the expansive battlefront.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Family of four killed in Russian attack on Pokrovsk district, 20 more civilians injured in Izium and Kryvyi Rih

Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Izyum, Pokrovsk district, and Kryvyi Rih

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian forces make relatively rapid advances near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk

Russian forces have made relatively rapid advances near Pokrovsk, capturing Novohrodivka, as Ukrainian withdrawals have enabled Russian progress, ISW says. Pokrovsk remains a key objective, but its capture may require significant resources and impact overall combat capabilities.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia captures Ptyche, advances near eight other locations in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

The Ukrainian General Staff reports repelling 56 Russian offensive and assault actions in the Pokrovsk direction on 26 August.

byMaria Tril

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4 Reuters journalists injured in Russian attack on Kramatorsk

Four Reuters journalists from Ukraine, the United States, Latvia, and Germany injured in a Russian missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk, one from Britain may still be trapped under the rubble.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russians advance near Pokrovsk, but fail to achieve apparent tactical encirclement of Ukrainian forces

Russians failed to achieve a tactical encirclement of Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk, prompting limited Ukrainian withdrawals as Russians advance near Pokrovsk, seizing Ptyche and parts of Karlivske Reservoir, as per ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Kremlin propaganda justifies eastern Ukraine focus amid Kursk incursion

The Kremlin launched a messaging campaign to justify prioritizing the eastern Ukraine offensive over immediately repelling Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast. Propaganda aims to normalize incursion, redirect domestic concerns, and maintain confidence in eventual Russian victory.

byYuri Zoria

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Sumy sees fewer Russian attacks from contested Kursk, more from Belgorod, data show

Sumy Oblast has seen a decrease in cross-border shelling from Russia's Kursk Oblast, and an increase from Belgorod. While the southern front has experienced reduced intensity, the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast experienced a rise in Russian ground attacks, per official data.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russians advance in Donbas as Ukraine gains ground in Kursk

Russian troops make progress in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts, focusing on key areas like Siversk and Chasiv Yar. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to advance in Kursk Oblast, destroying bridges and engaging in clashes near the international border, ISW says.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian forces control 20% of Donetsk’s New York settlement, sources say

UP military sources refute Russian reports on the fall of Donetsk's Niu-York or New York as Ukraine controls 20% of the settlement in the north, while the Russians advance using large reserves.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reports progress in Kursk Oblast operation

Top general says Ukraine successfully defends against multiple Russian attacks, advances in Kursk Oblast. General Staff reports heavy fighting across various fronts, with 132 combat engagements and significant enemy losses in personnel and equipment.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian military prioritizing Donetsk advances over Kursk defense

US officials claim Russia has redeployed brigade-sized elements to Kursk Oblast, but sources suggest larger, better-trained units remain in Ukraine, reports CNN.

byMaria Tril

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Russians capture 2 more settlements in Donetsk Oblast: Zhelanne and Orlivka – DeepState

Russian forces have captured two more settlements in Donetsk Oblast, according to the Ukrainian military analytics project DeepState.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Cluster munitions prove effective in halting Russian advance near Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian defenders successfully repel multiple Russian attacks near Donetsk's Kostiantynivka using mines, cluster munitions, and drones. Despite new Russian tactics of splitting assault units, Ukrainian forces inflict heavy losses, though gradual Russian advances continue through attrition.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russian air and artillery attacks kill five civilians as Ukraine downs 30/38 suicide drones

At night, Russians launched a missile and drone assault on Ukraine, Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 30/38 Shahed drones. Russian missile, bomb, and artillery attacks resulted in five civilian deaths, 27 injuries, and damage in Sumy, Kherson and other regions.

byYuri Zoria

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UN report: July 2024 marks deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since 2022

The report highlights the Russian attack across Ukrainian cities on 8 July, which in one day killed 43 civilians and injured 147, with one of the targets being a children's hospital Okhmatdyt.

byVira Kravchuk