Ukraine’s military reports 87 Russian air strikes, over 5,800 shellings during past day
Ukrainian forces engaged in 99 combat clashes across the frontline on 9 February, with the Pokrovsk direction becoming the main focus of Russian attacks.
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Ukraine regains ground near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, while Russia advances on several fronts
Moscow aims to fully capture Donetsk Oblast despite suffering heavy casualties amid minimal gains.
ISW: Russian military lacks operational capacity to maintain renewed summer offensive in Ukraine
A new analysis suggests that Russia may be unable to mount a large-scale summer offensive in Ukraine due to resource constraints.
Musk: SpaceX allocates “significant resources” to combat Russian attempts to jam Starlink in Ukraine
Elon Musk asserted that Russian forces successfully disabled every communication system in Ukraine, except Starlink, which continues to operate despite Russian interference efforts.
Western intelligence agencies predict more losses of territory for Ukraine by the end of the year – Welt
Ukrainian forces may have to cede more territory this year due to Russian military superiority, Western agencies reportedly warn.
ISW: Russia accumulates grouping in Sumy Oblast to draw Ukrainian soldiers from other fronts
Although the forces are limited in number, their objective is likely to divert Ukrainian troops at the international border.
Battles continue near Starytsia and Vovchansk on Kharkiv front – General Staff
Early on 20 May, Russian military forces shelled the village of Lyptsi, injuring a 57-year-old man and damaging residential houses.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief visits frontline amid intense fighting in the east
General Syrskyi spent two days visiting troops engaged in defensive operations in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.
Syrskyi: Situation on frontline “has tendency toward escalation”
At the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of an escalating situation on the frontlines. He urged allies for timely delivery of missiles, ammo, weapons & equipment to counter Russian airstrikes.
Syrskyi: Situation on multiple frontline directions significantly deteriorated
Russian forces intensifying offensives in Lyman & Bakhmut, attempting Pokrovsk breakthrough with tanks, infantry
ISW: Kremlin claims NATO and Russia in “direct confrontation” to deter Western support for Ukraine
The Kremlin has escalated its rhetoric, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claiming that NATO is "already involved in the conflict surrounding Ukraine."
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.
British intel: Increased attacks do not help Russia advance on Novopavlivka direction
Despite a surge in attacks South-west of Donetsk (806 in March vs 721 in Feb), no notable territorial gains made. Attacks increased in this sector but declined overall across frontlines.
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
Syrskyi: Ukraine shifts to defensive operation, aiming to exhaust Russian troops
According to Ukraine's Army Chief, the most intense battles are unfolding in the Kupiansk direction of Kharkiv Oblast.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces repel over 90 Russian attacks across seven front sectors
Over the past 24 hours, a total of 105 skirmishes between Ukrainian and Russian forces took place on the frontline.
Ukraine allocates record $ 466 million for fortifications
Furthermore, the government approved a mechanism to distribute an additional UAH 33.4 billion (approx $800 million) in subvention to communities.
Ukrainian troops are holding defense south of Bakhmut in extreme cold, only 200 meters away from Russians (video)
The first Ukrainian positions south of Bakhmut are only 200 meters away from Russians across the canal. Russian troops are trying to regain lost land and dig in, but Ukrainians have higher ground to target them on the move.
UK intel: Rodent infestation on frontline impacts troops and equipment
Both Ukrainian and Russian troops are reportedly facing significant issues due to an unusual increase in rat and mouse infestations in several frontline sectors, posing a threat to equipment and adding "further pressure to frontline combatants' morale."
Frontline report: Ukrainian massive missile strikes disrupt Russian logistics and offensives
Ukrainian forces unleash a massive missile strike targeting key Russian bases in southern Ukraine, strategically disrupting logistics and exerting pressure on stretched offensive capabilities.
