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.
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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.
Russian forces attempt southern bypass of Donetsk’s Pokrovsk and Myrnograd, Ukrainian military says
Ukrainians conduct operations to destroy Russian infiltrators in the Lyman sector, repelling multiple Russian attempts to capture Chasiv Yar industrial facilities, per reports.
Russia’s resources losses force offensive slowdown near strategic Pokrovsk, expert says
Russian military faces operational slowdown near Pokrovsk as troop losses reach 423,000, overwhelming training capacity and forcing reduction in offensive operations across Ukraine front.
Russians kilometers away from Kharkiv’s Kupiansk, Donetsk’s Pokrovsk, authorities say
Both cities are focal points of Russian months-long operations in the regions.
ISW: Russia seizes 71% of strategic Toretsk after shifting to mass-unit tactics
Russian forces have dramatically altered their assault strategy in Toretsk, deploying 20-soldier platoons instead of five-person teams.
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.
Most intense fighting continues in Pokrovsk and Toretsk areas – National Guard
Russians also have sharply increased activity in Lyman and Kupiansk sectors in recent months.
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.
Heaviest fighting on Saturday reported in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff of Ukraine
Since July 2024, Pokrovsk has become a relentless battleground, with Russian forces launching massive offensives at great cost to seize the strategic city and disrupt Ukrainian supply routes.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1045: Ukraine deploys new fiber optic-controlled drones
Meanwhile, Russia continues aggressive operations around Pokrovsk, losing 400 troops daily in repeated assaults.
Russians target key rail hub Pokrovsk, lose 400 troops daily in Donetsk Oblast push
Russian forces suffer 400 daily casualties attacking Pokrovsk railway hub, deploying new drone technology as Ukraine defends critical eastern supply route.
French-trained Ukrainian brigade probed following mismanagement and desertion accusations
Ukrainian authorities launched an investigation into the Anna of Kyiv Brigade following reports of inadequate personnel screening, equipment shortages, and desertion cases.
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.
Russian forces attempt to encircle Pokrovsk instead of direct assault
No urban combat has erupted within Pokrovsk, but Russian forces are intensifying operations in surrounding area
ISW: Russia’s 2024 gains in Ukraine limited to rural areas despite massive human cost
Russian forces gained control of 4,168 square kilometers of Ukraine in 2024 — mostly open fields and small settlements — suffering approximately 102 casualties for each square kilometer captured.
Forbes: Ukraine fields new Leopard tanks and Caesar howitzers against 70,000 Russians in battle for Pokrovsk
A new, Western-trained Ukrainian brigade moves to defend a strategic Donetsk hub against Russian forces that outnumber defenders three to one.