Donetsk Oblast Archives - Page 14 of 25

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UK intel: Russia plans to bypass Vuhledar defenses amid heavy losses, after capturing Donetsk’s Novomykhailivka

The Russian military is planning strategic advances west from Novomykhailivka and aims to bypass the heavily defended Vuhledar, seeking to reduce its high casualties.

byYuri Zoria

UK intel: Russia unleashes Avdiivka-atyle airstrikes in assault on Chasiv Yar

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UK intel: Russia unleashes Avdiivka-style airstrikes in assault on Chasiv Yar

Earlier, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi has stated that Russian forces aim to capture the strategic town's high ground by Victory Day on 9 May.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Politico: Chasiv Yar emerges Ukraine’s last stronghold line of defense in Donetsk

The strategic city of Chasiv Yar, located just 10 kilometers from the embattled town of Bakhmut, has become the latest focal point in Russia's offensive, with Ukrainian officials warning that its fall could jeopardize the security of the remaining Ukrainian-held cities in the Donetsk region.

byMaria Tril

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Commander: Russians lose up to 70% of equipment amid assault on Chasiv Yar

Russian troops experience 50 to 70% equipment losses during their ongoing assault on Chasiv Yar, as reported by a battalion commander fighting in the area.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine top military: Russian forces set deadline to capture Donetsk’s Chasiv Yar by May 9

Ukraine's military chief says Russians aim to seize Donetsk Oblast's Chasiv Yar by 9 May, directing efforts in Bakhmut’s vicinity, but Ukrainian defense holds strong, utilizing drones and artillery to disrupt and repel Russian infantry attacks.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Russia deploys 80,000 troops in major Siversk offensive in Donetsk Oblast

Russia deploys 80,000 elite troops for an offensive on Donetsk's Siversk, setting a broader assault strategy on Kramatorsk. Ukraine fortifies positions, leveraging natural terrain and tactical elevations, complicating Russian advances and maintaining control despite intense clashes.

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Russian attack on Kostiantynivka kills mother, her 13-year-old child

Russian troops hit a two-story building in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on 9 April, killing three people, Ukraine’s State…

byMaria Tril

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Russia destroys over 60,000 hectares of Ukrainian forests worth over $ 360 mn – investigation

About 80% of the protected natural area of the Svyati Hory National Nature Park in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast has been devastated due to the intense combat.

byMaria Tril

UKrainian soldiers down shahed kamikaze drones2

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Ukraine downs all of Russia’s 20 explosive drones, as Russian missiles strike Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an overnight Russian drone attack, shooting down all 20 Shahed drones targeting various regions, per Ukraine's Air Force.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian have “not maximally critical” tactical gains near Chasiv Yar, Ukraine battalion leader says

A Ukrainian battalion commander reports that Russians have achieved tactical successes in the direction of Chasiv Yar since March but notes that their gains in this strategically important area should not be considered "maximally critical."

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Ukraine repels Russian assault waves in strategic city of Krasnohorivka, Donetsk Oblast

In the Kurakhove direction, Russian forces have increased the intensity of their attacks toward the Ukrainian town of Kurakhove and have started a large-scale battle in an attempt to reach it. Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled three Russian assault waves there.

byReporting from Ukraine

No Russian troops in Chasiv Yar - Ukraine's Armed Forces

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No Russian troops in Chasiv Yar – Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Ukrainian command advises not to trust Russian reports.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russians poised for street battles to seize Chasiv Yar, Robotyne at risk - Deep State Analysts

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Russians poised for street battles in Chasiv Yar; Robotyne at risk – Deep State analysts

Russia's manpower, artillery advantage, and surplus equipment enable multi-front pressure on Ukraine.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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ISW: Russia increases number and size of mechanized ground assaults over past 2 weeks

According to ISW, reasons of Russian intensified assaults may include: muddy spring conditions may make maneuver harder later; taking advantage before Western aid arrives

byMaria Tril

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Russian Aggression

Russians build alternative railways for military logistics in Ukraine’s occupied south

Amid delayed weapon deliveries by allies, Russia accelerates the construction of alternative railway links in Ukraine's occupied south, linking strategic cities and creating defensive structures to support military logistics.

byYuri Zoria

Palace of Sports in Odesa on 26 March 2024.

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Russia kills 2, injures 17 over past day

Russian forces damaged the Palace of Sports in Odesa, damaged a number of residential buildings in Kharkiv, Kherson oblasts and in Odesa over past day

byMaria Tril

Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast as of 25 March 2024

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ISW: Russian seizure of Chasiv Yar would be more operationally significant than the Russian seizure of Avdiivka

However, “Russian forces will not take Chasiv Yar rapidly if they can take it at all,” according to the ISW’s latest report

byMaria Tril

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UK intel: Russian forces make minor gains in Donetsk Oblast as Ukrainian troops face shell shortages

Russian forces are intensifying their efforts to expand control northwest of Donetsk city, with a strategic focus on contesting a string of villages including Orlivka, Tonenke, Pervomaiske, and Nevelske.

byIryna Voichuk