ISW: Ukraine’s interdiction cripples Russian vehicle use and troop massing in Pokrovsk (MAP)
The 15–20 km “kill zone” in Pokrovsk poses a major threat to movement, complicating logistics. ISW, however, expects Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to fall.
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No clear goal in Pokrovsk — ISW says Russia trying to encircle and storm towns simultaneously
Ukrainian defenders now face glide bombs, southward incursions, and northwest flanking attempts — all at once.
ISW: Russia crosses Vovcha River in fog, breaks into Novopavlivka, highlighting “Ukraine’s need for traditional weapons systems” (MAP)
Russian troops built a pontoon bridge from Donetsk Oblast's Yalta to Dachne and crossed twice before Ukraine responded.
ISW: Russia masses nine brigades on a 41‑kilometer strip — Huliaipole axis in Zaporizhzhia Oblast faces major pressure (MAP)
Russian forces are pushing deeper toward Zaporizhzhia's Huliaipole and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's Velykomykhailivka, using airstrikes and bad weather to blind Ukrainian drones.
Difficult Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad battles rage as both Ukrainian and Russian forces advance, ISW reports
Ukraine’s defenders fight to keep supply lines open while Moscow’s troops press from east and south.
Russia redeploys troops from southern Pokrovsk to expand its offensive toward Novopavlivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
OSINT data show Russia's entire 90th Tank Division, and elements of the 35th, 55th, 74th, and 137th Brigades now operating closer to Novopavlivka as fighting intensifies across the front.
Russia masses 90,000 troops near Lyman as both sides claim advances in contested sector
Russian offensive operations near Lyman have slowed since summer 2025, but drone and aerial strikes remain intense, a Ukrainian brigade non-commissioned officer reported.
ISW: Ukraine gains ground in Sumy and Donetsk. Russia pushes in Donetsk and Kharkiv. No axis breaks through
New geolocated footage shows fresh movements on multiple fronts, but without strategic impact.
ISW: Russia’s Dobropillia push isn’t an operational-level breakthrough — yet
Small tactical moves may lead to a major shift if Ukraine can’t hold the line.
ISW: Russia likely takes two villages near Kupiansk — now it’s eyeing the town’s lifeline highway
Russian troops may envelop the city from the west instead of attacking frontally, according to the ISW.
Russia tries “total infiltration” in Pokrovsk — Ukraine boosts fortifications inside the city, Syrskyi says
The top Ukrainian general says Russian attempts to slip inside were crushed fast.
ISW: Russia halts Kostiantynivka push—now Pokrovsk braces for encirclement threat
After weeks of stalled operations in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces are closing in on Pokrovsk from several axes.
ISW: Ukrainians advance near Borova and Velyka Novosilka, Russians in Vovchansk and near Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka
A Ukrainian brigade reports it destroyed a Russian platoon in the Lyman direction.
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.
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.
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.
ISW: Russian forces advance in Belgorod Oblast and eastern Ukraine
Russians secured new positions across Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kursk, and Belgorod oblasts. Ukrainian military pushed back Russian troops near Shevchenko settlement south of Pokrovsk.
ISW: Ukrainians advance in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Russians in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces also made gains near Donetsk's Pokrovsk. Russian advances are reported near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.
Russians and Ukrainians advance near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk
Russian forces push forward in Andriivka and Dachne villages south of Pokrovsk while Ukrainians advanced near Nadiivka.
ISW: Ukrainians advance in Kharkiv Oblast and near Donetsk’s Pokrovsk, Russians in few Donetsk directions
Ukrainians regained lost positions near Kharkiv and Pokrovsk, while Russians advanced near Donetsk's Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and seized an island in Kherson Oblast.