Doomed Russian tanks burn near Kostyantynivka — but Ukraine wins nothing lasting
A rare Russian armored assault ended in flames. But Ukraine’s real victory is harder to find.
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WSJ: Russia wants the West to believe it’s winning in Ukraine
Kremlin advances are meant to manipulate political will.
Russian airstrikes intensify on Ukrainian second defensive line northeast of Pokrovsk
Satellite analysis shows nearly 1,000 recent strikes between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Russia tries to break through to northern Ukraine’s Sumy city amid ceasefire talks
This comes as Russia looks to be kicking off its summer offensive, with fresh assaults popping up in Sumy and Donetsk oblasts.
Frontline report: Drones become pivotal in countering Russian advance to Ukraine’s most strategic Donbas cities
Ukraine deploys elite drone units to counter Russian forces that have punched through Ukrainian defenses using "suicide squads" to locate positions, gaining 10 km (6 miles) in just two months.
Apocalypse comes to Kostiantynivka: every tenth Russian soldier marches on strategic town
Next stop: Kramatorsk, Ukraine's last line of defense in Donetsk Oblast. A major fight is coming.
ISW: Russian salient near Donetsk Oblast’s Kostiantynivka grows, threatening the city
Recent advances southwest of the town may enable a future assault toward Kostiantynivka or Pokrovsk, ISW reports.
Putin’s army hammers Ukrainian trenches near Pokrovsk—the final battle for Donbas may have just begun
Pokrovsk was always the objective. Now, analysts say, it’s the main effort.
ISW: Russian forces expand salient near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk and Toretsk amid uncertain summer priorities
ISW reports gains around Myrolyubivka but notes uncertainty on whether Russia will pursue Pokrovsk or Kostiantynivka offensives this summer.
Forbes: drone captures deadly crash of Russian biker soldier as Moscow persists with failed motorbike raids
The crash occurred during a recon-by-force mission, as the soldier attempted to jump an anti-tank trench and failed.
Ukraine retakes ground near Pokrovsk while Russians advance in four other sectors
Ukrainian forces moved forward on two axes east and southeast of Donetsk's Pokrovsk on 13 May, ISW says. Deep State stated Nové fell to Russians alongside other Russian gains in eastern Ukraine.
Frontline report: Russian assault force encounters lethal funnel on Hrodivka-Myrnohrad road
Russian commanders attempted to exploit the 5-kilometer paved route between Hrodivka and Myrnohrad's southern district, only to encounter a prepared killzone of mines, observation posts, and drone operators.
Both Russians and Ukrainians gain ground near Toretsk; Russians advance near Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka
ISW and DeepState data show contested advances by both sides around Donetsk's Toretsk, and Russian gains in two more sectors in the region.
Five Russian howitzers and a Grad MLRS destroyed by Ukrainian National Guard with FPV drones (video)
The destroyed howitzers include Russia's Soviet-era D-30 and D-20 pieces.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1167: Ukrainian forces launch new offensive in Kursk Oblast
Also, a Ukrainian veteran demonstrated remarkable resilience by participating in a charity half-marathon that raised over 2 million hryvnias for rehabilitation programs.
Russia’s deadly innovations ahead of sacred holiday cost 40% of all casualties in Pokrovsk
The city's once-populated districts are deserted now. Most apartments are uninhabitable, and the streets are dangerously littered with burnt and damaged cars, while unexploded ordnance is scattered on the ground.
Frontline report: Russian assault fails as Ukrainian mines scatter Pokrovsk road attack
Russian assault columns moving toward Nadiivka encountered newly scattered fields of anti-tank mines on the road from Selydove, the town serving as their main logistical hub.
Russian commanders shoot hesitant soldiers in legs, force wounded into Pokrovsk assaults
Desperation tactics revealed by the 117th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade show Russian command structure breaking down as troops are given the impossible choice between certain death in battle or execution for disobedience.
Russian troops infiltrated Pokrovsk—but not for long
Ukrainian forces destroyed the Russian sabotage group
Frontline report: What Russian commanders plan in Pokrovsk and what actually happens there are two different wars
As Russian commanders scramble to salvage political victory from their failed Pokrovsk operation, Ukrainian forces have methodically dismantled what was meant to be a showcase encirclement campaign.
