ISW: Russia shifts forces from captured Kurakhove for new Pokrovsk offensive
Russian troops are redeploying from Kurakhove, captured in late December, to strengthen their position for an offensive around Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast.
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Ukraine’s General Staff removes Kurakhove sector from daily reports
Russian forces concentrate efforts on the Pokrovsk direction, while the situation in Toretsk city significantly deteriorates.
ISW: Russian forces cut off two major highways near Pokrovsk
Russians intensify operations near Pokrovsk, combining highway interdictions with the deployment of motorized rifle brigades and tank units.
Ukrainian military deny Deep State claims of Kurakhove occupation
Ukrainian forces have refuted reports that Russian troops have fully occupied the city of Kurakhove, maintaining control over key positions in the area, including the thermal power plant.
ISW: Russians make marginal advances near Toretsk, Kurakhove, deploy more fiber-optic drones
Russian forces achieved territorial gains in three distinct areas.
ISW: Russian tries to envelop Pokrovsk increasing attacks east of the city
The Russian command exploits weaker Ukrainian positions east of Pokrovsk, overall prioritizing Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions across the front.
Russian armored column storms village near strategic city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast
Russian troops have penetrated Ukrainian defenses near Pokrovsk, threatening a critical railway junction that supplies ammunition across Ukraine's eastern front, as intense fighting erupts across multiple settlements in the region.
Russian troops advance in Toretsk and near five other Donetsk settlements, DeepState says
Russian forces advanced near Toretsk and Kreminna, ISW confirms. Ukrainian troops retook positions in Terny and countered assaults in Pokrovsk.
ISW: Russia uses less armor on frontlines as Ukraine reports destruction of some 13,000 armored units over year
Russian forces are modifying their assault tactics, reducing armored vehicle deployment after sustaining significant losses throughout 2024.
ISW: Russian forces advance near multiple locations in Donetsk Oblast
Russians advanced near Donetsk's Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in western Zaporizhia Oblast, ISW says.
Russians focus main efforts on Pokrovsk area, military reports
The Russian forces launch multiple attacks against Ukrainian positions while attempting to outflank the city and disrupt military communications, according to a Ukrainian military spokesperson.
Urban battles rage in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Ukrainian military says
Russian forces achieve advances near Kreminna, Siversk, Toretsk, and Kurakhivske power plant, ISW says.
Russians have not captured Kurakhove, Deep State analysts challenge ISW
Ukrainian military analysts contradicted American reports of Kurakhove's capture, citing ongoing combat on the town's western and southern edges.
ISW: Russian forces likely capture Kurakhove after two-month offensive
After deploying tens of thousands of troops and conducting numerous armored assaults since mid-October, Russian forces have advanced to the settlement's administrative boundaries.
General Staff: Russian forces assault southeastern Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast
Russian military forces are mounting an aggressive assault on Kurakhove's southeastern outskirts, seeking to capture critical infrastructure.
Russian forces gradually losing artillery edge along certain front areas
While Russia compensates with air strikes and infantry pushes, this reduced edge could force Moscow to rethink its strategy of overwhelming bombardment, potentially opening new opportunities for Ukrainian forces.
Russia amasses 150,000 soldiers on three Ukraine’s fronts as battles for Pokrovsk and Kurakhove rage on in Donetsk Oblast
Over 35,000 Russian troops are killed or wounded in November, but Ukraine continues to withstand relentless attacks.
Forbes: Major Russian assault looms near Pokrovsk despite Ukrainian tactical successes
Russian forces prepare for Pokrovsk siege in Donetsk Oblast while maintaining pressure on Ukrainian positions in Dalnie salient and surrounding areas.
Ukrainian soldiers hold ground in Donetsk Oblast but face risk of encirclement near Uspenivka on Kurakhove front
Ukrainian defense forces on the Kurakhove front face an increasingly critical situation as Russian troops advance, threatening to encircle key positions.
ISW: Russians resume offensive to capture Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk from south
Russian forces focus on advancing through Novotroitske and Shevchenko to cut major highways and force Ukrainian withdrawal from the city.