Marines raise Ukrainian flag on National Flag Day in liberated Donetsk settlement
The recapture of Zelenyi Hai comes amid broader Russian advance on the Donetsk front line.
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Russia masses 100,000 troops to crush Ukraine’s defenders in Donetsk’s crucial battle
While Kostiantynivka holds, Moscow’s brutal summer offensive surges forward, threatening to sever Ukraine’s eastern front.
Frontline report: Year-long Russian assault on strategic Kupiansk fails as Ukrainians methodically drain enemy forces
Ukrainian defenders exploit Russian reliance on vulnerable rubber boat river crossings by allowing limited penetrations, then systematically sealing breaches to isolate and eliminate trapped infantry groups.
60 Sumy border settlements completely abandoned amid intensified Russian attacks and offensive threat
More than 400 people evacuated from Ukrainian border communities in a single week, with 26 children among those forced to leave their homes.
Putin counting on US fatigue to win what his army cannot, WP op-ed argues
Data shows Moscow’s territorial advances are minimal compared to its colossal losses.
Frontline report: Ukraine turns Russian motorbike assault into “graveyard for invaders” in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces suffered catastrophic losses attempting to sever Ukrainian supply lines in the Kurakhove direction by advancing on motorcycles and quad-bikes, destroyed by Ukrainian drone strikes and minefields.
Ukrainian forces trap, repel Russian assault in Donetsk Oblast [video]
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 120 Russian personnel and 15 Russian vehicles near Andriivka-Oleksiivka, deploying over 200 strike drones and 600 artillery shells.
Frontline report: Ukraine’s youngest general stabilizes Pokrovsk front
Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi’s appointment in Donetsk's Pokrovsk sector proves pivotal, as logistics-focused strikes, reinforced brigades, and fortified positions decimate Russian forces.
ISW: Russian forces seize Sudzha town in Kursk Oblast
Russian forces advanced beyond Sudzha, securing positions in multiple settlements, while Ukrainian troops reportedly withdrew from key locations in the region.
Forbes: Ukrainian unmanned systems forces destroy Russian bunker after tracking motorcyclists
This comes as Ukrainian forces push to reclaim territory near Pokrovsk amid a slowdown in Russian advances.
Frontline report: Ukraine thwarts triple Russian breakthrough attempt at vital Siversk supply hub
Russian forces deployed heavily modified "turtle tanks" and coordinated infantry attacks in Donetsk Oblast, only to see their armored units systematically destroyed by Ukrainian drone operators and defenders.
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.
Frontline report: Ukrainian defenders crush Russian BTR advance, thwart strategic road capture in Kursk
North Korean-secured positions meant to provide Russian forces a decisive advantage in capturing Novoivanovka instead led to their BTR column disintegration under precise defensive fire, forcing troops to abandon vehicles in panic.
US officials: Ukraine may lose Kursk foothold by spring, as Russian and North Korean forces multiply
Ukrainian forces could be forced to abandon their hard-won territory in Russia's Kursk Oblast within months, facing mounting pressure from an estimated 50,000 Russian troops including North Korean reinforcements.
Russia intensifies assault on critical cross-oblast supply hub in Donetsk Oblast
Russian military forces are concentrating their offensive on Velyka Novosilka, a key transit point between Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts, while Ukrainian forces work to maintain defensive positions in this critical sector.
Frontline report: Russians suffer high losses near strategic Terny due to poor planning and logistical challenges
Despite initial gains supported by intense aerial FAB-500 bombardments, Russian forces couldn't maintain their foothold in Terny, Donetsk Oblast, once their logistics chain stretched thin and Ukrainian drones decimated their armor, exploiting superior fire control from elevated positions west of the Zherebets River.
ISW: Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk
Russian forces gained ground in Donetsk Oblast, with assaults damaging Ternivska Dam and pressuring Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, ISW says.
Russia claims street battles in crucial Ukrainian logistics center Kurakhove, pushes eastern offensive
Russian forces are executing a coordinated attack on Kurakhove from multiple directions, threatening a key Ukrainian military supply route and one of the Donetsk Oblast’s primary power generation facilities. Kurakhove also serves as a gateway to the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Russia severely damages critical infrastructure in Pokrovsk, key Ukrainian logistics hub
Russian forces are now just 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the town, which has seen its population plummet from 48,000 to 13,050 in six weeks.
Kursk offensive fails to divert enough troops as Russians advance to key logistics hub in Donbas
The Ukrainian military's ability to sustain its eastern defensive positions is at risk as Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The town's strategic railway junction and road network are vital for moving troops, equipment, and evacuating wounded soldiers from the front lines.