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Russia’s ‘breakthrough’ near Hulyaipole comes from massed troops

Russia’s “tactical breakthrough” near Hulyaipole is the result of a long-term troops buildup and the redeployment of units from other sectors, rather than any failure of Ukrainian defense, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Dec. 3.

4 December 2025, 11:44 AM

Russian forces occupy three settlements in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces have occupied three populated places in Donetsk — Perebudova, Komar and Myrne — located on the Novopavlivka axis, DeepState monitoring group reported on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 09:20 AM

Russian forces stall amid troop shortages and logistics failures — ISW

Russia is struggling with logistics and troop shortages, failing to advance in Sumy and stalling near Pokrovsk and the Donetsk-Dnipropetrovsk axis, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Sept. 28.

29 September 2025, 10:45 AM

Russia advances near Serebryanka and Olhivske as Ukraine pushes enemy back from Tolstoy — DeepState

The Russian army has advanced in the Serebryanskyi forest area, near Serebryanka in Donetsk Oblast, and near Olhivske in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 10:40 AM

Russia advances near Yunakivka in Sumy Oblast and two more settlements in Donetsk — DeepState

The Russian forces have advanced near Yunakivka in Sumy Oblast and two more settlements in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote on June 18.

18 June 2025, 07:59 AM

Ukraine to include North-Slobozhanske in new daily reports

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will begin providing daily updates on the course of hostilities in the North-Slobozhanske direction due to increased activity by Russian invaders along Sumy Oblast border, the General Staff reported on June 16.

16 June 2025, 10:48 AM

Russia loses 1k+ troops and 170+ vehicles in one day – Ukraine’s General Staff

The Russian forces have suffered approximately 1,100 casualties (killed and wounded) in the past 24 hours, AFU General Staff reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 10:58 AM

Ukrainian defenses hold firm despite Russian push on three fronts in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops made small gains near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, but Ukrainian resistance holds strong, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its report on Jan. 20.

21 January 2025, 07:56 AM

Ukrainian intel chief: Russian offensive running out of steam

The ongoing Russian offensive in Ukraine is expected to wind down in about one and a half to two months, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence. Budanov made the comments during a private meeting with graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics, as reported by Forbes Ukraine on Aug. 6.

7 August 2024, 12:56 PM

Situation in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast is threatening – opinion

Russian forces continue to advance slowly but steadily in small assault groups, being beaten and destroyed, but having reserves and tactical initiative, so they can concentrate forces in certain important areas and create a significant advantage.

5 August 2024, 10:34 PM

Russian troops advance in Chasiv Yar after crossing canal — Deep State

The Russian army has advanced in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, by crossing the previously impassable Siverskyi Donets-Donbas Canal, Deep State analysts reported on Aug. 4.

4 August 2024, 06:40 PM

The Russians close to surrounding Ukrainian unit in Donetsk Oblast, making moves in Kharkiv Oblast - DeepState

The Russian army advanced near several settlements in Donetsk Oblast, attempting to encircle the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Progress, Pokrovsk district, while the brigade’s command has not ordered a withdrawal, DeepState analytical portal reported on July 24.

24 July 2024, 11:39 AM

Russia loses over 33k troops and nearly 60 air defense systems in June — Ukrainian General Staff

In June, the Russians lost a record number of personnel, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and automotive equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Telegram on June 30.

1 July 2024, 11:50 AM

General Staff updated Russian daily losses

Russia lost another 1,170 of its soldiers in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, with total losses now exceeding 540,000 military killed and wounded, reported Ukrainian General Staff on Facebook on June 28.

28 June 2024, 03:05 PM

Russia steps up offensive in Donetsk Oblast, assaults Toretsk for first time in a year

Russian troops are increasing the pace of their offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast, particularly in the Toretsk-Horlivka area, where they had been inactive throughout 2024, stated a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) published on June 23.

23 June 2024, 10:59 AM

Russians sitting on a volcano after permit to use Western weapons against them – Ukrainian commander

Yuriy Fedorenko, a commander in the 92nd Assault Brigade, discussed the significant implications of permitting the Ukrainian military to use Western weapons on Russian territory in an interview with Radio NV on July 6.

9 June 2024, 12:15 PM

Russia uses thermobaric missiles in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops are using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with thermobaric missiles to strike Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, said Nazar Voloshyn, spokesman for the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Troop Grouping, on national TV on July 6.

7 June 2024, 03:00 AM

Nearly 50 clashes reported along entire frontline in one day – Ukrainian General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, combat engagements have increased to 49, with the highest Russian activity in the Pokrovsk sector, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's evening report on Facebook on May 30.

30 May 2024, 06:38 PM

Russians advance near Ocheretyne and Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState analysts

Russian troops advanced near the Donetsk Oblast settlements of Arkhanhelske, Umanske, and Ocheretyne, with progress also seen in Klishchiivka near Chasiv Yar, DeepState analysts reported on May 25.

25 May 2024, 12:15 PM

Russian military losses in Ukraine reach 500,000 — General Staff

Russia has lost more than 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine since the invasion began, with 1,140 men, 15 tanks, and air defense systems lost in a single day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook on May 25.

25 May 2024, 11:05 AM

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