Khortytsia Operational Group

Thrust of Russia’s summer campaign aimed at Pokrovsk

Capturing Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, has emerged as the primary objective of Russia’s summer offensive, Ukrainian military spokesperson Victor Tregubov said on Aug. 4.

4 August, 11:41 PM

Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad now face Russia’s main assault

The cities of Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and nearby areas are now on the main axis of Russia’s offensive, Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic group reported on Telegram on Aug. 1.

2 August, 12:45 AM

Ukrainian forces still defend Chasiv Yar as Russia spreads occupation fake

Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold positions in the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Grouping spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on July 31.

31 July, 02:35 PM

Ukrainian forces hold firm in Pokrovsk as Russia tries to break through

Russian forces are attempting to break through defenses in the Pokrovsk direction, but Ukrainian troops are holding their ground, according to the Khortytsia operational-strategic group on July 20.

20 July, 02:17 PM

Russians occupy Razine and advance near four settlements in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Russian invaders have occupied the village of Razine in Donetsk Oblast and advanced near Vidrodzhennia, Toretsk, Danylivka, and Krasne Pershe, DeepState reports on July 13.

13 July, 04:15 PM

Fighting nears Dnipropetrovsk Oblast but no Russian troops inside, says Khortytsia official

Russian invaders continue attempting to enter Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, with fighting reaching its administrative border, Khortytsia Regional District spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said on the United News telethon on July 13.

13 July, 02:39 PM

Russia masses troops for more attacks near Pokrovsk, Ukraine holds the line — Khortytsia Group

Russia continues to build up forces near Pokrovsk in preparation for further assaults, but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding back the offensive, the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group wrote on Telegram on July 8.

8 July, 01:20 PM

No Russian troops entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast — Khortytsia officials

Russian troops may have crossed into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for the first time since the war began, Ukrainian sources told The New York Times, but military officials deny any confirmed border breach on June 13.

13 June, 06:10 PM

Border guards reveal Russia’s new cynical tactics using FPV drones — video

Russian invaders are targeting civilian vehicles and setting up ambushes with FPV drones, particularly in Donetsk Oblast, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) reported on June 13.

13 June, 03:03 PM

No Russian occupiers present in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian occupation forces are not present in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, as Russian troops have been trying to reach the Donetsk-Dnipropetrovsk administrative border since late April, Viktor Trehubov, spokesman for the Khortytsia operational-strategic group, said on Suspilne on June 11.

11 June, 04:56 PM

Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to breach border in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainian servicemen foiled an attempt by Russian forces to cross the state border in Kharkiv Oblast, the Khortytsia group reported on May 18.

18 May, 01:05 PM

Russian troops storm positions on motorcycles

Russian forces continue attacks near Toretsk in Donetsk, using motorcycles for rapid maneuvers in what Ukrainian military spokesman Viktor Trehubov called "ancient logic" to minimize losses, he said on the United News telethon on May 18.

18 May, 12:10 AM

Russian invaders plan to reach Dnipropetrovsk border by May 9

Russian invaders aim to reach Dnipropetrovsk Oblast’s administrative borders by May 9, said Viktor Trehubov, spokesman for the Khortytsia Administrative District Administration, on May 6.

6 May, 06:44 PM

60 Russian Shahed and Gerbera drones destroyed by Ukraine's Nemesis regiment in two months

In March and April 2025, the 412th Nemesis Unmanned Systems Regiment destroyed 60 Russian Shahed and Gerbera attack drones, according to a post on its official Facebook page on May 2.

2 May, 07:54 PM

Russians captured 175 square kilometers of Ukraine in April — DeepState

Russian invaders seized 175 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in April, with the largest gains near Sukha Balka and Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast, analysts from OSINT project DeepState reported on May 1.

1 May, 10:19 AM

Ukrainian forces keep positions using fewer troops

Ukrainian forces on the front lines have made tactical adjustments, relying on drones as a first line of defense against Russian troops, The Wall Street Journal reports on April 29.

29 April, 06:55 PM

Ukrainian troops repel Russian armored attack in Novopavlivka direction — video

Ukrainian defenders repelled a Russian armored assault in the Novopavlivka direction, Khortytsia forces reported on April 25.

25 April, 04:39 PM

Russia tries to build crossings over Chornyi Zherebets and Oskil rivers

Russian forces are attempting to construct river crossings using special engineering equipment to move troops across the Chornyi Zherebets and Oskil rivers, Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic military group said on Telegram on April 9.

9 April, 01:56 PM

Russians trying to bypass Toretsk’s defenses using underground routes — Khortytsia group

Russian forces are attempting to bypass the defenses of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, including by using underground routes to infiltrate behind Ukrainian lines, according to Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic troop group.

31 March, 04:38 PM

Russian forces struggle with fatigue and manpower shortage as Ukraine shifts to active defense near Pokrovsk

Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk front (Donetsk Oblast) have decreased, while Ukrainian forces are counterattacking with some success, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic grouping spokesperson, Major Viktor Trehubov told Radio NV on March 6.

6 March, 12:00 PM

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