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Frontline report: Ukrainian drones decimate Russian artillery and logistics in Donetsk Oblast battles

Skilled Ukrainian drone operators destroyed numerous Russian howitzers, ammunition stores, and delivery vehicles, cutting off vital support to Russian frontline troops, while American-supplied artillery and glide bombs also enabled Ukrainian forces to crush Russian assaults.

byReporting from Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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British Defense Ministry: Russian forces suffer heavy losses in Donetsk offensive

Russian forces have sustained significant losses while achieving only minor successes in their offensive push in the Donetsk region, according to British intelligence assessments.

byMaria Tril

ukraine's air defenses downed 24/25 russia's shahed drones force says ukrainian anti-air mobile fire group facebook/генеральний штаб зсу

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Ukraine downs 7/19 Russian missiles, 32/32 drones as Russian attacks injure 15 civilians

Russian attacks injured at least 15 civilians across Ukraine over the past day. In the morning, Ukraine downed seven cruise missiles and all 32 Russo-Iranian Shahed drones.

byYuri Zoria

ukraine counterattacks near vovchansk russia continues attacks chasiv yar ukrainian soldiers move frontline

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Ukraine counterattacks near Vovchansk as Russia continues attacks on Chasiv Yar

Ukrainian forces are counterattacking near Kharkiv's Vovchansk and Starytsia, as Russian military intensifies efforts to seize Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast amidst fierce clashes, the National Guard says.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy: Guided aerial bombs Russia’s main tool of advance

Zelenskyy highlights need for systems against Russian guided aerial bombs, which he labels Russia's main "tool of terror" and advancement method.

byYuri Zoria

SU-25 attack aircraft. Photo: Airvectors.net.

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Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down another Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk Oblast

It brings Russia's total aircraft losses to 350 planes and 325 helicopters since the invasion.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces unleash flying machine guns against Russian assaults west of Avdiivka

Ukrainians experiment with new drone warfare tactics, mounting heavy drones with machine guns to counter Russian infantry assaults amidst heavy fighting west of occupied Avdiivka.

byReporting from Ukraine

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UK intel: Russia achieves minor gains in April despite increased attacks, sustains heavy losses

In April 2024, Russian forces increased attacks by 17% in eastern Ukraine, particularly targeting strategic high grounds near Bakhmut, with only minor tactical gains achieved.

byYuri Zoria

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Donetsk Oblast chief: Russia will push into central Ukraine if it captures Chasiv Yar

Vadym Filashkin, Donetsk Oblast chief, warns that capturing Chasiv Yar could enable Russian forces to advance further into central Ukraine, with Ukraine doing everything possible to prevent the fall of the city.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Ukrainians withdrew from Novomykhailivka after destroying 314 pieces of Russian armor

After months of intense fighting, Ukrainian forces withdrew from Novomykhailivka days ago, having destroyed 314 Russian tanks/AFVs, inflicting devastating losses on Russian troops.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russia amasses up to 25,000 troops near Donetsk Oblast’s Chasiv Yar

Ukrainian military spokesman says Russia has positioned 20,000-25,000 troops near Chasiv Yar, west of Bakhmut, targeting the administrative borders of Donetsk Oblast as part of their strategic military goals.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW says waiting for US aid, Ukraine retreats from villages near Avdiivka to avoid being outflanked by Russia

ISW says Ukrainian forces are retreating from villages like Arkhanhelske northwest of Avdiivka, trading territory for time to avoid being outflanked by advancing Russian troops before Western military aid arrives.

byYuri Zoria

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Military: Ukraine trying to reclaim lost Ocheretyne

Ukrainian forces are actively "taking measures" to drive out the Russians from Ocheretyne in Donetsk Oblast, following a Russian breakthrough that secured a tactical foothold, per a military spokesman.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Russians outflank Berdychi after heavy losses in frontal assaults

Ukrainians repel Russian assaults on Donetsk Oblast's Berdychi inflicting heavy losses, but Russians eventually outflank defenses, forcing Ukrainian withdrawal.

byReporting from Ukraine

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ISW: Russian troops make no gains around Avdiivka, may focus shifts to Chasiv Yar

Russian forces did not advance in the Avdiivka area on April 30, a possible sign they are regrouping for a new offensive thrust towards Chasiv Yar.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Ukrainian drones neutralize Russian air defenses, stall offensive near Robotyne

Ukrainian forces have systematically eliminated 9 Russian air defense systems and 3 electronic warfare assets near Robotyne, paving the way for drone dominance that has stalled the Russia's offensive operations in the area.

byReporting from Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers. Photo: 25th Brigade via General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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All Russian movements toward Chasiv Yar getting destroyed, Ukraine drone unit commander says

Russian troops aim to capture Donetsk Oblast's Chasiv Yar by May 9, deploying all available units, while Ukrainian forces destroy Russian attempts, denying territorial gains, as per a Ukrainian drone unit officer fighting in the area.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian forces pose credible threat of seizing Chasiv Yar

They're intensifying efforts since March, trying to capture the city before US aid boosts Ukraine's defenses.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Ukrainian defensive line breached by Russian flanking maneuver near Avdiivka

In a daring move, Russian forces have exploited a gap in Ukrainian defenses near Avdiivka, breaking through along the railway line to establish a foothold in the town of Ocheretyne

byReporting from Ukraine

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Military: Russia attempts breakthrough to Chasiv Yar amid Ukrainian resistance in Donetsk Oblast

In eastern Ukraine, Russian troops step up offensives, attempting to seize Ivanivske and break through Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar, the Ukrainian military says.

byYuri Zoria