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ISW: Russians redeploy units to close Ukrainian pocket near Donetsk’s Toretsk

Russian forces seized Oleksandropil, Panteleymonivka, and Valentynivka, pushing Ukrainian troops from positions east of H-20 highway as part of strategy targeting Kostyantynivka.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: Two Russian platoons trapped between deadly minefields – Ukrainian drones finish the job near Toretsk

With no mine-clearing equipment, two Russian platoons were forced to follow an obvious path through deadly minefields in Donetsk Oblast.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukrainian forces see reduced battlefield losses after extended training and tactical improvements

Despite intense Russian pressure across multiple sectors, Ukrainian defenses have successfully limited enemy advances.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian troops use sewer systems to bypass Ukrainian street defenses in Toretsk

Ukrainian military reports that Russian forces, unable to advance through heavily fortified streets, are exploiting underground infrastructure in a bid to gain tactical advantage in the vital Donetsk Oblast's city.

byOlena Mukhina

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Azov Brigade captures 20 Russian soldiers in Donetsk Oblast’s Toretsk sector

Most of the Russian POWs are from the 9th Motor Rifle Brigade and have surrendered after a failed assault in the area.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Ukraine advances in Belgorod; Russia pushes in Kursk, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and near Toretsk

Ukrainian forces have made advances along the Russian border in northwestern Belgorod Oblast, according to recent reports from…

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Ukrainians advance in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast

Meanwhile, in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, and the Russians near Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian troops’ staging area in Toretsk

The struck facility is a strongpoint in Russia's defenses in the area, and the military says the attack "greatly diminishes" Russian ability to operate successfully in the sector.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: US policy shift sparks surge in foreign support for Ukraine’s defense

Thousands of foreign soldiers have joined Ukraine’s defense, spurred by frustration over US policy shift towards Russia.

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian 28th brigade defeats Russian armored column near Toretsk (video)

After initial strikes, Russian troops abandoned their vehicles and were pursued by Ukrainian FPV drones.

byYuri Zoria

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Russians increase pressure on Toretsk, redeploy additional forces from other directions, Ukraine says

Artillery attacks exceed 100 daily, with assault groups growing from 2-4 to 10 soldiers using motorcycles for mobility.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia forms infantry units from nuclear forces, deploys them to Toretsk

Analysis confirmed that Russian Strategic Rocket Forces troops have been engaged in hostilities, with new infantry regiments emerging in 2024.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: New Ukrainian Seth drones wipe out Russian vehicles in “lazy circles” over Toretsk

Toretsk, once seen as a stepping stone for Russia’s advance, is now a graveyard for its armored units.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Frontline report: Ukrainian elite units break through southern Toretsk as Russian defenses crumble after 9-month battle

The 8th Combined Arms Army, composed of forcibly conscripted fighters from the Donetsk puppet state, has been "almost entirely eradicated" according to Russian sources, creating critical gaps in defensive lines.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Ukrainian forces counterattack near Pokrovsk and Toretsk

Russian military bloggers admit logistics problems and personnel shortages as Ukrainian forces regain initiative on several fronts, BBC russian service reported.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline Report: Ukrainian raids unravel months of Russian gains in Toretsk

The Ukrainian advance through localized raids managed to expand the gray zone and drive Russians out from a large part of Toretsk, according to the report.

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Forbes: Ukraine retakes Toretsk weeks after Russia’s "victory"

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Forbes: Ukraine retakes Toretsk weeks after Russia’s “victory”

Ukrainian forces are advancing on key frontlines, notably in Toretsk, where they pushed back Russian troops soon after the Kremlin claimed victory in the strategic Donetsk town.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russian forces eliminate Ukrainian pocket near Kurakhove, ISW reports

Russians secured Ulakly west of Kurakhove, redeploying some units to Toretsk to pressure Kostiantynivka, a key Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast, per ISW.

byYuri Zoria