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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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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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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Six-hour Russian assault repelled by Ukraine’s 110th Mechanized in Donetsk Oblast (video)

Russians deployed an armored column led by a mine-clearing "turtle" tank. Ukrainian drones and artillery destroyed it and hunted for scattered infantry.

byYuri Zoria

Forbes: Ukraine’s routine kill of 10 Russian vehicles near Ulakly exposes Kremlin’s failed Donetsk offensive

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Forbes: Ukraine’s routine kill of 10 Russian vehicles near Ulakly exposes Kremlin’s failed Donetsk offensive

Military analysts question Russia’s offensive strength as footage shows wrecked assault units once expected to push past Velyka Novosilka.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russia eyes Kostiantynivka after Toretsk gains in Donetsk Oblast but Ukraine resists assaults

Russia is intensifying its offensive in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to push beyond Toretsk toward Kostiantynivka. Despite suffering heavy losses, Moscow’s forces are adapting their tactics to sustain their advance.

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Frontline report: Russian forces suffer tremendous losses due to poor planing in failed Donetsk offensive

A catastrophic tactical error left Russian troops exposed on low ground and fragmented by river crossings, leading to the death of a battalion commander and collapse of a major offensive operation.

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Russians trapped in Donetsk’s Velyka Novosilka basements, Ukrainian brigade says

Deep State OSINT group claimed on 27 January that Russian forces occupied the settlement on 27 January.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline Report: Ukrainian garrison withdraws from Velyka Novosilka after Russia cuts supply routes

A network of hardened roads through Velika Novoselivka makes the town the sole logistics hub in a 40-kilometer stretch of fields and settlements.

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Russia claims capture of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainian military contests claim

Velyka Novosilka, the last major settlement south of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast under Ukrainian control, has been a Russian military objective since spring 2022.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russian forces advance near Donetsk’s Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka

Russian forces continued offensive operations across all fronts but made advances in only four locations within Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Russians threaten to encircle strategic Velyka Novosilka as troops film from village center

Russian infantry have seized parts of central streets in this key hub linking three Ukrainian regions, as Kyiv reports "dynamic and difficult" conditions.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russians capture Novovasylivka, make more gains as their advance slows down

Meanwhile, Ukraine's lack of infantry personnel severely impacts defensive capabilities, while Russians still employ effective small-unit tactics.

byYuri Zoria

Ukraine destroys 7 Russian vehicles near strategic hub Velyka Novosilka as UK intel confirms offensive

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Ukraine destroys 7 Russian vehicles near strategic hub Velyka Novosilka as UK intel confirms offensive

The village's position at the intersection of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts makes it a critical stronghold for southern Ukraine.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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Ukraine conducting “stabilization measures” near Donetsk’s Velyka Novosilka to prevent Makarivka encirclement

A military spokesperson said the Defense Forces are focusing on maintaining communication lines and supply routes while preventing potential encirclement of units in the contested area.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: Major Russian assault looms near Pokrovsk despite Ukrainian tactical successes

Russian forces prepare for Pokrovsk siege in Donetsk Oblast while maintaining pressure on Ukrainian positions in Dalnie salient and surrounding areas.

byYuri Zoria