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Ukraine SOF commander inspected units defending Donetsk’s Bakhmut
The commander of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO), Viktor Khorenko, inspected the work of subordinate units that defend…
Ukrainian-held resupply routes out of Donetsk’s Bakhmut are increasingly limited – British intel
In its latest intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine, the British Defense Ministry reports that Ukraine’s resupply…
Russia loses major Vuhledar tank battle to AFU’s ambushes – NYT
Russia has lost a major tank battle for Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast after being ambushed by the Ukrainian…
Still 4,500 civilians in Bakhmut as Russian forces advance, Ukrainian official told CNN
There are still around 4,500 civilians in Donetsk’s Bakhmut, including 48 children, a Ukrainian official told CNN, as…
Russian command under pressure to deliver breakthrough at Vuhledar, but this is unlikely – British intelligence
The commander of Russia’s Eastern Group of Forces is likely under pressure to conduct an offensive near the…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will continue to defend Bakhmut but “not at any cost”
[editorial]In its latest Russian offensive campaign assessment, the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War suggests that Ukrainian…
Up to 30% of wounded Russians in Horlivka hospitals have frostbite – Ukraine’s General Staff
The lack of winter uniforms in the Russian army led to a significant increase in frostbite cases. In…
Russia may be rushing to launch offensive in Donbas without sufficient combat power – ISW
[editorial] Russia is likely rushing to launch a decisive offensive in the Donbas in an “unrealistic timeframe and…
Ukraine retains Bakhmut supply routes as Russia makes small advances trying to encircle the area – British intel
In its latest intelligence update, the UK defense ministry said that days ago, Russia’s Wagner group likely seized…
Russian claims on capturing Luhansk’s Bilohorivka are false – Luhansk Oblast head
Head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration Serhii Haidai refuted claims circulated by various Russian sources that the…
Russia likely aiming to develop a new axis of advance into Donetsk Oblast – British intel
Russia is carrying out more concerted assaults around two Donetsk towns likely aiming to develop a new axis…
Any substantive Russian-claimed advances near Orikhiv and Vuhledar highly unlikely – British intel
In its latest intelligence briefing on the situation in Ukraine, the British Defense Ministry says that it’s unlikely…
Ukraine forces have completely left Soledar in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine’s forces have completely left the city of Soledar in Donetsk Oblast, Serhiy Cherevatyi, the spokesman for the…
Russia brought vehicles with OSCE markings to occupied Donbas, OSCE denies its presence in the area
On 15 January, Ukrainian military reporter Andrii Tsaplienko shared a photo of OSCE-marked vehicles transported near the Izvaryne…
Ukrainian soldier denies Russia has captured Soledar but says about heavy fighting there
Ukrainian soldier Madiar says heavy fighting continues in Soledar, refuting Kremlin claims that the city in Ukraine’s Donetsk…
Battles in Soledar continue; possible capture unlikely to presage imminent Russian encirclement of Bakhmut
The night in Soledar of the Donetsk Oblast was difficult; Ukrainian defenders are trying to hold the defense,…
Battle of Soledar: how can Ukraine stop the Russian advance?
Soledar, a small town of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, has become the hottest spot on the war…
Fighting at Bakhmut, Soledar showed vital importance of stepping up military support to Ukraine – Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the fierce fighting around Bakhmut and Soledar showed the bravery of…
Russia hasn’t captured entire Soledar despite several claims that city has fallen – ISW
[editorial]In its January 10 Russian offensive campaign assessment, the US-based Institute for the Study of War says that…
Russians criticize their military leaders for Ukraine’s strike on base in Makiivka as Russian MoD shifts blame to “DNR” – ISW
[editorial]In its January 2 Russian offensive campaign assessment, the US thinktank Institute for Study of War (ISW) says…