ISW: Russian forces advance near multiple locations in Donetsk Oblast
Russians advanced near Donetsk's Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in western Zaporizhia Oblast, ISW says.
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Ukrainian intel: Russian forces executed five captured Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar
Ukrainian officials note that the number of executions of Ukrainian POWs is increasing in the last few months of 2024.
Russian advances confirmed in Donetsk and Kursk Oblasts by ISW and Deep State OSINT mapping project
Deeps State project reported Russian gains near eight localities, while ISW's analysis included geolocated movements near Bilohorivka, Vuhledar, and Malaya Loknya.
ISW: Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk
Russian forces gained ground in Donetsk Oblast, with assaults damaging Ternivska Dam and pressuring Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, ISW says.
ISW: Recent Vuhledar capture enables Russian tactical gains in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces have made steady progress in western Donetsk but are unlikely to conduct rapid maneuvers to encircle Ukrainian forces, per ISW.
ISW: Significant Russian gains come with unsustainable costs, irreparable losses
Russian forces claim 1500 sq km advance, as they suffer the highest losses of the war: 1,345 daily casualties, 200 tanks, 650 armored vehicles through October.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones down rare Russian Terminator near Kurakhove as Leopards smash trenches
Russian forces concentrate a five-pronged offensive around the vital N15 highway, as Ukrainian 33rd and 79th Brigades race to prevent encirclement with potential for later push on Pokrovsk.
ISW: Russian advances recorded near Kupiansk, Svatove, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vuhledar
Russian forces made incremental gains in eastern Ukraine, while largely unsuccessful assaults continued across all sectors.
ISW: Russians advance in Svatove, Kreminna, Siversk, and Vuhledar
A battalion-sized Russian mechanized assault involving over 100 troops and multiple armored vehicles resulted in territorial gains southeast of Siversk despite significant losses.
Russian forces pay deadly price for rushed October offensive in Ukraine
Close-range encounters, occurring with alarming frequency across the 700-mile front, reveal how hasty planning and poor leadership are exposing Russian troops to extreme risk.
ISW: Russians made progress near Pokrovsk and Selydove
The Russian military can sustain deployments of 600 troops per week for assaults near Selydove, demonstrating significant reserve capacity in the area, a Ukrainian commander reports.
ISW: Ukraine pushes forward in Kursk Oblast while Russia gains ground near Vuhledar
Geolocated footage shows Russian forces raising their flag over two key administrative buildings in eastern Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces advanced in multiple areas of Kursk Oblast, according to the ISW.
ISW: Russians exert pressure and advance near Pokrovsk and Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces have broken through Ukrainian positions in multiple locations near Pokrovsk and Vuhledar, securing several key settlements and strategic points.
DeepState: Russia advances near six settlements in Donetsk Oblast and Kursk Oblast
The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has announced new measures to strengthen defenses following Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.
Frontline report: Russian forces take Vuhledar after two-year siege
Russian forces crossed multiple gullies, lowlands, and rivers in their attempt to encircle Vadar, while Ukrainians held the high ground on opposing hill ridges.
NYT: Ukraine trades space for Russian losses in Donbas
Ukraine's military strategy in Donbas involves a slow, controlled retreat from key towns, aiming to inflict maximum casualties on Russian forces while preserving its own troops. This approach seeks to exhaust Russia's resources in a prolonged war of attrition.
Russia’s elite units suffer more losses in year-long battle for Vuhledar than in 10 years in Chechnya
Two elite Russian naval infantry brigades may have lost up to 40% of their pre-war strength in failed assaults on the Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, according to an analysis by BBC.
ISW: Russian offensive in Ukraine to culminate in coming months “if not weeks”
Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine produces gradual tactical gains but faces difficulties in achieving operationally significant objectives, ISW says.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 953: Ukraine’s strategic retreat from Vuhledar, saving lives amidst ongoing war
President Zelenskyy justifies Ukraine's withdrawal from Vuhledar as a necessary step to preserve soldiers' lives, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the war. Meanwhile, NATO's new Secretary General Mark Rutte makes his first official visit to Kyiv, affirming the alliance's commitment to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: Withdrawal from Vuhledar necessary to save lifes of Ukrainian soldiers
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy justified the Ukrainian Armed Forces' withdrawal from Vuhledar as a necessary step to preserve soldiers' lives during a press conference in Kyiv.
