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Russian forces massing south of Myrnohrad in Donbas

Russia is concentrating forces south of Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, quartering infantry in residential buildings for cover, Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Reaction Corps said on April 17.

18 April, 12:24 AM

Russia creating buffer zone near Sumy border — DeepState

Invading Russian forces are establishing a buffer zone along the international border in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, OSINT (open-source intelligence) project DeepState reported on April 14.

15 April, 12:18 AM

Russian forces advance in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Russian forces advanced in the village of Hryshyne and near the settlement of Kotlyne in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, DeepState OSINT (open-source intelligence) project reported on April 7.

8 April, 02:53 AM

Pulling out of Donbas would legitimize Russian conquest — Serhiy Harmash

Ukraine will lose Donbas forever if it accedes to Russian demands and withdraws forces from Donetsk Oblast, Serhiy Harmash, editor-in-chief at Ostrov, told NV Radio on April 6.

6 April, 10:35 PM

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

Russia advances near Lyman in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Invading forces advanced near the village of Zakitne in the Lyman district of Donetsk Oblast, bringing 3.26 sq km of territory under Russian occupation in just one day, OSINT (open-source intelligence) project DeepState reported on Feb. 25.

26 February, 03:14 AM

Russia attempts to squeeze Ukrainian forces out of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian forces have stepped up maneuvers around Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, in an apparent effort to dislodge Ukrainian units from the town, Ukrainian military spokesperson Victor Tregubov told Suspilne public broadcaster on Jan. 19.

19 January, 11:40 PM

Operational security ensured liberation of Kupyansk

Strict secrecy surrounding Ukraine’s push to evict Russian troops from Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, ensured that Russia missed the opportunity to reinforce its positions there, Yuriy Butusov, a sergeant with the National Guard’s Second Corps, told NV Radio on Dec. 16.

16 December 2025, 10:43 PM

Ukraine’s positions around Kupyansk improved significantly, expert says

Remnants of Russian troops in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, are cut off, with Ukraine in control of the city and its immediate surroundings, military expert and former General Staff spokesperson Vladyslav Seleznyov told NV Radio on Dec. 12.

13 December 2025, 03:48 AM

Russia’s armored assault on Pokrovsk fails, Ukraine says

Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian armored assault on Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, on Dec. 10, Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said in a Telegram post.

10 December 2025, 10:28 PM

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

Russian troops attempt to infiltrate Sumy Oblast on foot

Attempting to get a foothold in Sumy Oblast, Russian troops cross the Ukrainian state border on foot, hauling all the supplies they would need in battle, Ukraine’s 71st Jaeger Brigade said in a Facebook post on Nov. 13.

14 November 2025, 12:33 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russian infiltration of Kupyansk persists

Russian forces are present in northern Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, attempting to push closer to the city center with small infantry groups, Ukrainian military spokesperson Victor Tregubov told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on Oct. 28.

29 October 2025, 12:42 AM

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