Denys Popovych

Russia’s winter gains slow as forces wear down – analyst

Russia’s advance slowed in January and outlined the conditions under which Moscow could launch a battle for the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk agglomeration, military analyst Denys Popovych said on Radio NV on Feb. 4.

4 February, 01:37 PM

Ukraine fighting to hold Pokrovsk amid intense battles, analyst says

Military analyst Denys Popovych discussed how the battle for Pokrovsk might unfold during a broadcast on Radio NV.

5 November 2025, 03:31 PM

Expert on alarming situation in Donetsk Oblast ahead of winter

Military analyst Denys Popovych discussed on Radio NV on Oct. 22 the situation around Pokrovsk and the Russian military’s intentions to capture major cities in Donetsk Oblast to "avoid meeting winter in the fields."

22 October 2025, 05:30 PM

Russia plans to concentrate its offensive on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after failing near Pokrovsk – military analyst

Russian invaders aim to shift their offensive focus to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast because their advance near Pokrovsk “is not going very well,” military analyst Denys Popovych said on Radio NV on Oct. 9

9 October 2025, 03:39 PM

‘I can guess who it is’: Hungary bans entry to Ukrainian commander over Druzhba pipeline strike — Popovych

Hungary has barred a Ukrainian Armed Forces commander from entering the country in response to strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline. How unusual this move is, and what it signals, was discussed on Radio NV by military analyst Denys Popovych.

28 August 2025, 04:50 PM

Mobile internet outages spark drone fears before May 9 — analyst

Ahead of the May 9 Victory Day holiday, attacks have intensified across several regions of Russia. Military analyst Denys Popovych told Radio NV that this may explain why mobile internet access has been cut in a number of Russian cities, including Moscow and the surrounding oblast.

7 May 2025, 01:19 PM

Why Russia acknowledged North Korean troops in Ukraine, and what it could mean — military commentator Popovych

Both Russia and North Korea have acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops in the war, with Russian propagandists even filming televised reports featuring them, military commentator Denys Popovych told Radio NV on April 30.

30 April 2025, 11:40 AM

When Ukraine’s military will feel the impact of halted US aid – Popovych

The suspension of US military aid to Ukraine is an unpredictable “roller coaster ride” with no clear timeline for its impact on the battlefield, military analyst Denys Popovych said on Radio NV on March 4.

4 March 2025, 12:41 PM

Russia's focus shifts from Pokrovsk, situation in Kursk Oblast 'very nervous' — military expert Popovych

Ukrainian Defense Forces have restored the situation in Pishchane near Pokrovsk, as noted by the DeepState monitoring group. The Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Troop Grouping confirms that Ukrainian military personnel are successfully conducting counterattacks in some areas and attempting to consolidate their positions in settlements.

12 February 2025, 01:35 PM

Risk of encirclement looms: Ukraine may retreat from Velyka Novosilka, warns analyst

Military analyst Denys Popovych explained the situation in Velyka Novosilka, where Russia has intensified its attacks, during a Radio NV broadcast.

20 January 2025, 10:01 AM

Russian forces edge closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid growing concerns in Toretsk and Chasiv Yar

Military commentator Denys Popovych discussed the situation in eastern Ukraine’s most intense areas on Radio NV on Jan. 18.

18 January 2025, 08:36 PM

Military expert details Russia's attempts to gain ground in Kursk Oblast

Military observer Denys Popovych discussed the situation in Kursk on Radio NV on Dec. 5.

5 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Expert outlines conditions for Ukraine to potentially elevate nuclear status for self-defense

Military analyst Denys Popovych explained on Radio NV that renewed discussions about Ukraine potentially restoring its nuclear status stem from concerns over a possible shift in U.S. support under a new administration.

14 November 2024, 12:21 PM

Why Russians tried to enter Kupyansk, their tactics, and what’s next – Popovych

Russian forces attempted to enter Kupyansk, but the Defense Forces repelled the attack, according to DeepState. Military analyst Denys Popovych explained on Radio NV the current situation in eastern Kharkiv Oblast.

14 November 2024, 10:21 AM

Should Ukraine lower its draft age to 18? Analyst weighs in on the debate

Mlitary analyst Denys Popovych discussed whether there's a real need to lower the draft age to 18, as the U.S. has suggested, during a Radio NV broadcast on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 12:41 PM

UAVs hit another Russian warehouse: Impact on enemy and future drone targets — military expert interview

On Sept. 21, Ukrainian drones attacked two Russian ammunition warehouses: the 23rd arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) near the village of Oktyabrsky in Tver Oblast and the 719th artillery ammunition base in Krasnodar Krai. Earlier, drones struck anammunition warehouse in Toropets.

21 September 2024, 01:36 PM

Ukraine braces for potential Russian assault on on key Donbas town Toretsk

Military analyst Denys Popovych discussed the situation near Toretsk and the potential threat of a Russian incursion into the city during a broadcast on Radio NV.

3 August 2024, 02:50 PM

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