Russia’s Pokrovsk twin city strategy: Can’t capture it, so plant flag on ruined mine, die, let Ukraine remove it (VIDEO)
Russian soldiers planted flag thinking cameras would follow, but Ukrainian bullets arrived first.
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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.
Ukrainian paratroopers execute daring parachute-free airdrop under fire near Pokrovsk, breaking through Russian lines
The 7th Corps of the Air Assault Forces confirmed the operation, saying synchronized work by air defense, EW, reconnaissance, and drone units allowed troops to reinforce key positions inside the embattled city.
“Every second Russian will fall to drones”: Ukraine opens 15,000 new drone force jobs
With just 2% of manpower, SBS claims 35% of Russia’s verified losses—and now seeks rapid growth.
NYP: Russia tells the world it’s winning — actual military performance paints a different picture
While Putin talks victory, Russia’s forces are stuck fighting for fields at unsustainable losses and can't break Ukrainian defenses.
Three Russians killed, radios and maps captured — Ukrainian commandos strike from behind (video)
SOF forces entered the Russian rear for intelligence gathering in Donetsk Oblast — but executed a swift and lethal assault before exfiltration.
Russia now may be losing 50,000 troops a month—and Putin has no easy options
We don't know for sure how many Russian troops are dying in Ukraine right now. But it's more than the Kremlin can replace.
Russian casualties top 1.1 million since full-scale invasion began – UK intelligence
Russian casualties have reportedly increased to over 1000 daily so far in October, reversing the falling trend since spring.
Kremlin still believes they can win war of attrition against Ukraine — yet ISW says Russia’s victory “not inevitable”
Putin and Gerasimov continue to promote the idea that Russia's slow advances will ultimately force Ukraine’s collapse.
Frontline report: Russia’s Pokrovsk offensive collapses into chaos — Ukrainian forces seize the moment and liberate Udachne
The long-hyped campaign ended with scattered assaults and troops abandoning vehicles in panic.
Russia pays staggering price for inches of Ukraine, ISW says
At the current pace, The Economist estimated it would take 89 years for Russia to seize all of Ukraine.
Frontline report: Drones become Ukraine’s top killer in modern warfare outpacing artillery in lethality
The shift toward drone-dominated warfare hasn't eliminated artillery's battlefield importance as Ukraine's most effective units integrate both systems into coordinated kill chains.
Wartime amputations rising fast in Russia, UK intelligence finds
A growing wave of disabled veterans and civilians challenges the country’s healthcare system, according to the report.
Russia loses one million soldiers: Moscow’s casualties reach seven figures, Ukraine says
The announcement of the General Staff of Ukraine's army coincides with the so-called Day of Russia.
Putin won’t accept peace unless Russian empire is restored, says US ex-defense secretary Gates
The former Pentagon chief says Putin is “tapping along” Trump and remains fixated on maximalist war objectives.
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.
Russia starts using civilian cars with extensive anti-drone protection in Donetsk Oblast assaults (video)
A failed Russian assault near Bahatyr used such cars alongside motorcycles. Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 24 of 28 vehicles, repelling the attack.
UK intel: Russia has likely lost 138,000 troops in 2025 alone
Daily casualties rose to 1,300 in March. The increase reflects renewed Russian offensives, bringing total losses since the invasion began to over 920,000, the UK Defense Ministry says.
HIMARS strike destroys four Russian helicopters in single operation
Intelligence coordinated the attack, targeting two Russian Mi-8 transports and two Ka-52 gunships in Belgorod Oblast.
Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian troop concentration in Kursk Oblast, military says
The air strike reportedly targeted Russian troops in Kondratovka, Kursk Oblast, killing 30 soldiers and destroying military infrastructure.