Contents tagged with Donbas
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian advances in Donetsk region
Ukrainian Forces have made minor gains in the Donetsk region, particularly on the Pokrovsk front. They have driven Russian troops away from the railroad and are putting pressure on them near the Lysogorska Dam, reported on his Telegram channel a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman known as "Muchnoy."
"Regarding the Pokrovsk front, we control most of Udachne, with the enemy holding only the remote northeast houses and the eastern industrial region. We're currently working diligently to secure …
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Russian authorities seize over 9,000 homes in occupied Mariupol, leaving residents homeless
Under what they claim as "unestablished ownership," the Russian administration has now classified over 9,000 apartments in the city of Mariupol as "abandoned," forcing many remaining Ukrainian residents into homelessness.
According to journalists from ASTRA, Russian officials systematically strip Ukrainians of their homes under seemingly formal pretexts, ignoring documentation provided by the rightful owners and declaring their homes ownerless.
"When it comes to duties, Russian officials …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory in Donbas
Ukrainian troops have liberated 7 square kilometers near Kupyansk, DeepState analysts reported. However, the Russian troops continue to advance along a route leading to Constantinople.
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding the frontline and have made gains in two locations, regaining control near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region and near the village of Novopavlivka in the Donbas, reports DeepState.
DeepState analysts released details on the frontline situation as of 11:07 a.m., March 1 …
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Ukrainian military: situation is improving amid ongoing battles in Donbas
The situation on the front lines in Donetsk region remains difficult, but it has improved compared to three months ago, says Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Ievlev.
Currently, there are some successful counteroffensive actions by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the Eastern Front. In the Pokrovsk area, Ukrainian troops have managed to liberate three locations. Unfortunately, there has been Russian advancement in Novosylka, and a challenging situation persists on the Toretsk front. However, overall, …
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Ukrainian Regiment 'Skala' executes strategic counterattack near Pokrovsk, reclaims vital positions
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" successfully cleared Russian fortifications near the village of Udachne, strengthening the Defense Forces of Ukraine. According to the regiment's press service, Ukrainian soldiers were tasked with clearing two enemy bunkers, but Russian forces fled their positions in panic without putting up a fight against the assault groups. Videos released show intense battles near railroads, with occupiers forced to retreat quickly, abandoning …
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Russian offensive fizzles near Pokrovsk as Ukrainian defense holds firm
Despite a year of preparations and redeployment of fresh troops, Russian efforts to isolate Pokrovsk have fallen short. The Russian troops failed to establish reliable flanks for encirclement, while Ukrainian defenses inflicted catastrophic losses. Military expert Alexander Kovalenko reports on the situation. Moscow's initial strategy to encircle Pokrovsk hinged on two critical goals: severing the Kurakhove salient and forming a resilient line of contact with sturdy flanks, yet neither …
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Ukrainian Forces liberate Pishchane in strategic counterattack in Donetsk region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched their first counterattack in a year, succeeding in liberating the village of Pishchane in the Donetsk region, reports BILD.
For the first time in a year, the Ukrainian army has managed to push back the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian military successfully freed the village of Pishchane, located five kilometers from Pokrovsk. Additionally, according to journalists, Ukrainian forces have advanced two kilometers …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory amid stalled Russian offensive
In recent days, the Ukrainian military has shown signs of successful resistance and even localized counteroffensives. According to the analytical Telegram channel "To Be Or", Russian troops, despite their numerical advantages and ongoing assaults, are losing momentum in advancing, with Ukrainian forces reclaiming territory in some frontline areas. "The Ukrainian Armed Forces are the primary source of good news this February," the author notes while sharing updated maps.
In the Pokrovsk …
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Russian troops turn to donkeys and horses for transport in 'gray zones'
In an unusual yet seemingly pragmatic move, Russian soldiers have turned to donkeys and horses in areas where traditional vehicles can't safely travel.
Analysts reveal that these modes of transport were part of the military's inventory even before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The Russian Armed Forces have been spotted employing donkeys and horses in the precarious "gray zone" regions, inaccessible by regular transport. According to Defence Express, this shift comes amidst …
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Fierce urban combat in Toretsk: Russian forces claim control as Ukrainian troops holds outskirts
Russian forces have taken control of the central streets of Toretsk, as confirmed by analysts at DeepState. Ukrainian units continue to defend the outskirts, making talk of a full occupation premature.
Ukrainians should avoid relying on Russian sources for updates on the battlefield situation, given the reports by Moscow claiming the occupation of Toretsk in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) remain in the city, engaging in intense urban combat, reports DeepState.
The analysts' …