Russo-Ukrainian war, day 954: Russia’s elite units suffer heavy losses in Vuhledar battle
Russian elite naval infantry brigades have suffered devastating losses in their year-long battle for the Ukrainian town of Vuhledar.
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Frontline report: Chechen Akhmat units return to Kharkiv front as blocking forces
Ukrainian drone operators from the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade eliminated approximately 100 Russian personnel and destroyed 17 armored vehicles during a failed counterattack in Vovchansk.
Russian claims of ODAB-9000 super bomb use in Vovchansk refuted by Ukrainian military
Russian propagandists claimed the use of the ODAB-9000 thermobaric bomb in Vovchansk, Ukrainian military and experts refute this, suggesting a smaller munition was used.
UK intel: Ukraine’s Vovchansk plant control may aid further northern counteroffensive
In late September, Ukraine captured a key stronghold in northern Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, limiting Russian opportunities to advance in the region.
Russian forces advance at Vuhledar as both Ukrainians and Russians make gains in Kursk Oblast
Russians also made tactical advances elsewhere in Donetsk Oblast, in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, and in Kursk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 949: Ukrainian drones hit Russian ammo depot 300 km from border
Meanwhile, Ukraine has signed a significant arms procurement agreement with Denmark, leveraging $435 million in frozen Russian assets to fund domestic weapons production.
HUR: Russian soldiers abandoned to die by their commanders in Vovchansk battle
Ukrainian forces reclaimed control of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in a critical special operation, with reports highlighting the ruthless treatment of Russian soldiers by their own commanders, who forced them into futile resistance.
Russian troops use UAVs for nighttime mining of Kharkiv front lines
Despite the intensified attacks, Ukrainian forces continue to resist the Russian offensive, while enemy units reinforce positions and strengthen defenses in other key areas.
ISW: Russian troops gain ground in Vuhledar while Ukraine regains positions in Vovchansk
Russian forces advanced in Donetsk Oblast around Vuhledar, Pokrovsk, Siversk, while Ukrainians counterattacked in Kharkiv and Kursk Oblasts.
Ukrainian intelligence units liberate the Vovchansk aggregate plant (video)
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has confirmed its units have recaptured the key Russian stronghold in Vovchansk, paving the way towards complete liberation of this borderland town in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast.
Frontline report: Russians forced to withdraw from Vovchansk as Ukrainians capture Aggregate Plant
Ukrainian forces have captured the strategic aggregate plant in Vovchansk after months of intense fighting. This victory gives them fire control over northern Vovchansk, forcing Russian troops to withdraw and marking a significant shift in the battle.
Frontline report: Russians lose grip on Vovchansk as Ukraine merges two bridgeheads
Ukrainian forces disrupt Russian objectives in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing near Vovchansk and targeting enemy logistics through enhanced aerial operations and precision strikes.
ISW: Ukraine advances in Vovchansk, near Pokrovsk, Russians make gains near Kreminna and Chasiv Yar
Ukrainian forces reclaimed positions in Vovchansk and near Pokrovsk, while Russian troops make advances near Kreminna, Chasiv Yar, and southwest of Donetsk City, per ISW.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 925: Ukraine’s new Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear positions
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed that the recent Kursk operation has successfully diverted 60,000 Russian troops from other parts of the front lines.
Kharkiv front sees ongoing combat near Vovchansk
Despite substantial pressure, Ukrainian forces hold their positions.
Russian military partially transits to defense in Lyptsi area in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian forces are reportedly improving their tactical positions in the area and preparing for further counterattacks under favorable conditions. Despite their setbacks, Russian troops are maintaining a substantial presence and attempting to hold their lines.
Russia’s August casualties in Ukraine reach over 36,000
The heavy casualties come amid ongoing intense clashes on multiple fronts as Ukraine continues to thwart Russian offensives.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 907: Ukraine plans to establish a buffer zone on Russian territory, Zelenskyy confirms
Meanwhile, Belarus says it has moved a significant portion of its military forces to the Ukrainian border, citing security concerns.
Russian troops in Kharkiv resort to wired communication amid battles with Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian electronic warfare systems have effectively disrupted Russian communications in the northern Kharkiv region, forcing small Russian assault groups to resort to outdated and unreliable wired connections to coordinate their operations.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 899: Ukrainian Kursk incursion sparks Russian “Counter-Terrorist Operation,” with Ukrainians also allegedly advancing in Belgorod
Russia declared “counter-terrorist operation” in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk oblasts bordering Ukraine, while the US is seeking to understand the goals and strategy behind Ukraine's bold move.