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Kostiantynivka risks repeating fate of Pokrovsk — DeepState
Russian forces have reached the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, from multiple directions and are pressing into the city, OSINT (open-source intelligence) analytical project DeepState said on June 16.
17 June, 02:19 AM
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Syrskyi: Russian frontline activity on the rise
The battlefield situation in Ukraine remains difficult as Russian forces have stepped up offensive actions across much of the front and are regrouping, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 8.
9 May, 12:16 AM
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Fighting intensifies near Kupyansk
The situation on the Kupyansk front has deteriorated as Russian forces have stepped up offensive operations and are applying pressure to Ukrainian positions, military spokesman Viktor Tregubov said on May 1.
1 May, 08:32 PM
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Russia aims to seize Pokrovsk by end of April — Zelenskyy
The Russian military is attempting to seize control of the area around Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, by the end of the month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 9.
10 April, 03:16 AM
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How Ukraine foiled Russian mechanized assault in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian troops detected Russian preparations for a major mechanized attack in Donetsk Oblast early, enabling the defenders to stop it in its tracks, Third Army Corps spokesman Oleksandr Borodin told NV Radio on March 23.
23 March, 11:40 PM
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Russian forces step up assaults near Kupiansk
Russian troops have increased pressure on Ukrainian positions near Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, attempting to push forward with light infantry, 43rd Mechanized Brigade officer Artur Martirosyan told Suspilne public broadcaster on March 23.
23 March, 10:04 PM
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Zelenskyy visits frontline Donetsk Oblast town, warns of coming Russian offensive
Ukrainian troops must brace for a planned Russian spring offensive in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 6.
6 March, 07:51 PM
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Russia inches forward near Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState
Russian forces advanced near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, OSINT (open-source intelligence) project DeepState reported on Feb. 27.
28 February, 02:38 AM
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Ukrainian forces maintain presence around Pokrovsk
Refuting recent media speculation about Ukraine getting pushed out entirely from the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian military said on Feb. 25 its forces maintain control over eight villages north of the city.
25 February, 08:24 PM
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Northern Pokrovsk under Ukrainian control, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian troops in Donetsk Oblast control the northern parts of Pokrovsk and are stopping Russian forces in nearby Myrnohrad, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 8.
8 January, 11:47 PM
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Ukrainian troops gain upper hand in Kupyansk, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian units have “significantly” improved their tactical position in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Dec. 2.
2 December 2025, 10:58 PM
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Russia throws additional reserves at Pokrovsk, Ukrainian general says
Moscow has committed additional reserves to the battle for Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, Brig. Gen. Yevhen Lasiychuk, commander of Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps, told NV on Nov. 26.
26 November 2025, 11:49 PM
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More Russian troops enter Pokrovsk
The battle for Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, continues, with Ukraine attempting to search-and-strike Russian infantry and equipment that made their way into the town, Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said in a statement on Nov. 12.
12 November 2025, 08:34 PM
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Russia readies for decisive push at Pokrovsk—Syrskyi
Russia is attempting to encircle Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as part of a broader push to seize the entire Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with The New York Post on Nov. 10.  
10 November 2025, 10:45 PM
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Russian troops cross Ukrainian border into Kharkiv Oblast
Russian occupation forces have again crossed the Ukrainian state border near Bolohivka in Kharkiv Oblast on Nov. 10. 
10 November 2025, 09:49 PM
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Video
Ukrainian flag returns to Pokrovsk city hall—video
Soldiers of Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment fighting in Donetsk Oblast have restored the Ukrainian flag to the Pokrovsk city council building, as seen in the video published by the unit on Nov. 5.
5 November 2025, 09:49 PM
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Russian forces deepen advance in Pokrovsk—DeepState
Russian forces continue to build up in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, gradually consolidating positions within the city, OSINT (open-source intelligence) project DeepState reported on Nov. 4. 
4 November 2025, 11:57 PM
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Zelenskyy orders increased funding for troops on key front lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed a boost in funding for corps defending critical segments of the frontline, particularly around Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, he said on Nov. 4.
4 November 2025, 10:45 PM
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Ukraine pushes Russia back near Dobropillia, C-in-C Syrskyi says
Ukrainian assault units have advanced and cleared 188 square kilometers of territory near Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Nov. 3.
3 November 2025, 08:47 PM
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Defense of Pokrovsk, Kupyansk continues despite Putin’s encirclement claims—Zelenskyy
The largest concentration of Russian troops remains around embattled Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, with Ukrainian forces in the area still holding firm, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 29.
29 October 2025, 10:41 PM

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