Donetsk Oblast offensive

ISW debunks Putin's unrealistic deadline to capture Donetsk Oblast by late 2026

The Kremlin is setting unrealistic deadlines for its military to fully capture Donetsk Oblast, contradicting actual battlefield realities as their advance significantly dropped in 2026, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on June 30.

1 July, 11:08 AM

Russia captures Siversk after months of assault

Russian forces have likely captured Siversk in Donetsk Oblast, The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), citing Ukrainian military analyst Kostyantyn Mashovets, reported on Dec. 21.

22 December 2025, 11:10 AM

Russian forces digging in around Pokrovsk, adapting tactics to weather — ISW

Russian troops are increasing their presence and stepping up attacks around Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast in a push to consolidate gains in the city, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in a Nov. 6 update.

7 November 2025, 10:26 AM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine frees 7 villages, captures nearly 100 Russians in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces are carrying out a counteroffensive in Donetsk Oblast, particularly near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a visit to the region on Sept. 18.

18 September 2025, 04:43 PM

Donetsk Oblast offensive