Kurakhove

Russian propaganda rants about ‘Ukrainian satanism’

In a report by state propaganda outlet RIA Novosti, Moscow claimed that Ukrainian troops practice occult rituals at “satanist altars.”

26 September 2025, 02:12 AM

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 2025, 06:10 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 2025, 12:10 AM

Ukraine moves forward in Kursk, Russia pushes in Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kurakhove — ISW

The Ukrainian Armed Forces recently advanced south of Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast, while Russian troops made gains in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kurakhove areas, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on May 10.

11 May 2025, 12:59 PM

Ukrainian troops advance near Borova, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove — ISW

Ukrainian forces have made small gains near Borova, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports on March 28.

28 March 2025, 11:36 AM

Ukrainian forces abandon positions in the Toretsk direction amid Russian advances

Russian forces are pulling reserves from Kurakhove to the Toretsk direction while attempting to advance from the flanks, Serhiy Yary, commander of unmanned systems for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said on March 25.

25 March 2025, 12:39 PM

Russian soldier went to war drunk and calls himself a fool

A Russian soldier said he joined the war in Ukraine while drunk, according to the Telegram channel Butusov Plus on March 11.

12 March 2025, 03:57 PM

Ukraine advances in Kursk and Kurakhove, Russia intensifies attacks in Donetsk

Ukrainian forces advanced in Russia’s Kursk Oblast and near Kurakhove, while Russian troops pushed forward in Vovchansk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Feb. 14.

15 February 2025, 11:15 AM

Ukraine battles Russian advances near Zaporizhzhya, Zelenivka, Andriivka — DeepState

Russian forces have advanced near the village of Zaporizhzhya in Donetsk Oblast, according to battlefield analysis from DeepState. An updated battle map released overnight on Feb. 8-9 indicates that Russian troops have gained ground near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

9 February 2025, 11:48 AM

Russia deploys more troops to escalate offensive near Pokrovsk

Russian forces are redeploying from Kurakhove and bolstering their numbers to escalate attacks on Pokrovsk, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Jan. 18.

19 January 2025, 10:15 AM

Russian forces fully occupy Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces have fully occupied the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on Jan. 11.

11 January 2025, 11:00 AM

Russian troops push through Toretsk, advance in Pokrovsk suburbs

Russian troops continue their advance through the Ukrainian city of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 08:27 AM

Ukraine’s Armed Forces deliver precision strike on Russian command post in occupied Khartsyzk

On Jan. 8, Ukraine’s Armed Forces carried out a precision strike on the command post of Russia’s 8th Guards Combined Arms Army in Khartsyzk, Donetsk Oblast, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.

8 January 2025, 06:00 PM

Russian forces advance in Toretsk and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, and in Kursk Oblast

Russian invasion forces have made advances near nine settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kursk oblasts, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 11:39 AM

Russian troops face fierce Ukrainian urban defense in Kurakhove

Russian forces are trying to realize their troop superiority in Donetsk Oblast and develop an offensive by actively conducting assault operations in the urban area of the city of Kurakhove, Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group reported on Telegram on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 11:55 AM

Russia claims capture of Kurakhove as Ukraine reports ongoing assaults in the city

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed full control of Kurakhove in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian forces reported ongoing urban combat on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 05:48 PM

Russia reduces armored vehicle use on active front lines to conserve equipment

Russian forces have used fewer armored vehicles in attacks on active front lines in recent weeks, likely to conserve equipment as Soviet-era stocks deplete and losses increase, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on Jan. 4.

5 January 2025, 03:35 PM

Russian forces gain ground in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

Russian troops advanced near six Ukrainian settlements in two front sectors in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Jan. 2, posting the updated map of the frontlines.

2 January 2025, 09:05 AM

DeepState refutes ISW report on Kurakhove capture

The military-analytical project DeepState on Dec. 28 refuted a report by the Institute forthe Study of War (ISW) about the possible capture of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast.

28 December 2024, 06:25 PM

Ukraine’s defense forces regain positions near Siversk, Russians advance in Toretsk and near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have reclaimed lost positions near Siversk in Donetsk Oblast. Meanwhile, Russian troops have advanced in Toretsk, Novoyelyzavetivka, the Kurakhove area, and near Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released Dec. 27.

28 December 2024, 10:26 AM

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