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Russian troops continue storming ‘captured’ village in Donetsk Oblast for second week — video

Russian claims of control over the village of Rozlyv in Donetsk Oblast do not reflect reality, as fighting for the settlement is still ongoing, Lieutenant Colonel Oleksii Bielskii, spokesperson for the Vuhledar tactical group told NV on April 15.

15 April 2025, 01:50 PM

ISW: Russia shuffles troops in new push toward Kostyantynivka, eyes strategic highway breakthrough

Russian troops are strategically redeploying the units of the 8th Combined Arms Army in an attempt to eliminate the Ukrainian "pocket" southwest of the city of Toretsk and level the frontline as part of ongoing Russian efforts to attack Kostyantynivka from the south, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 14.

15 April 2025, 10:32 AM

Russia’s new offensive in Ukraine will likely fail

Russia’s long-anticipated new offensive in Ukraine is unlikely to succeed due to mounting equipment shortages, poor troop readiness, and Ukraine’s expanding drone capabilities, analysts told The Telegraph on April 11.

12 April 2025, 04:15 PM

Russia launches advance on Sumy Oblast to build buffer zone and pressure the city — ISW

Russia is likely aiming to establish a so-called “buffer zone” along Ukraine's northeastern border, may seek to place artillery within range of Sumy city, finally making it uninhabitable, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 9.

10 April 2025, 11:07 AM

Ukraine wavers on labeling Russia’s Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts push as full-scale offensive

While Russian troops have been more active along the international border and the frontlines in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, it is not accurate to call it an offensive at this time, Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council wrote on Telegram on April 9.

9 April 2025, 04:14 PM

Russian troops make limited advances in two Ukrainian oblasts

Russian troops have advanced into the villages of Pyatykhatky in Zaporizhzhya Oblast and Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on April 3.

3 April 2025, 02:52 PM

Ukrainian special forces capture Russian soldiers as Kursk operation continues

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) captured two Russian soldiers who were advancing to storm Ukrainian positions in Kursk Oblast, the military wrote on Telegram on March 31.

31 March 2025, 02:40 PM

Ukrainian forces advance near border in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast

Ukrainian Defense Forces advanced along the border in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, analysts from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War reported on March 26, citing Russian sources and Ukrainian observers.

27 March 2025, 11:51 AM

Russian troops enter Novocheretuvate in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

Footage emerged online showing Russian forces raising their flag in the village of Novocheretuvate, located on the Novopavlivka front in Donetsk Oblast, confirming the enemy presence there, DeepState reported on Feb. 20.

21 February 2025, 08:03 AM

Ukrainian forces regain positions in Donbas and Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained positions near the settlements of Dachenske and Vodiane Druhe in Donetsk Oblast, as well as near Kruglenkoye in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Feb. 10.

10 February 2025, 01:55 PM

Six months in: Kursk Operation delivers key lessons for global security

Ukraine’s Kursk Operation - a crucial phase in resisting Russian aggression - has not only exposed Vladimir Putin’s weaknesses but also provided two key lessons for the global community, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on Feb. 6.

7 February 2025, 08:07 AM

Ukrainian SOF eliminate 13 North Korean soldiers in Kursk, uncover their documents

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) of the 8th Regiment eliminated 13 North Korean soldiers sent by Kim Jong Un to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine, the military wrote on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 12:47 PM

Ukrainian forces gain ground amid intensified battles in Kursk Oblast - ISW

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have stepped up their offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, therefore signaling the beginning of a new phase in Ukraine’s military operations in the region, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Jan. 6.

7 January 2025, 08:15 AM

Ukraine hits back in Russia’s Kursk Oblast effectively utilizing combined arms tactics

Ukrainian troops resumed offensive operation and made tactical advances in three sectors of Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Jan. 5, publishing the updated map of the Ukrainian salient area.

6 January 2025, 09:52 AM

Russia aims to reclaim Kursk Oblast ahead of possible talks — WP

Ukrainian forces are fending off an intense Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin seeks to regain control of the territory ahead of potential negotiations, according to The Washington Post.

17 November 2024, 10:19 AM

Russian troops breach eastern Kurakhove, push forward in three Ukrainian oblasts

Russian forces entered the eastern outskirts of the town of Kurakhove in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported early on Nov. 13.

13 November 2024, 08:42 AM

Number of Russian assaults near Selydove increasing, Ukrainian military says

Russian forces are carrying out a large number of infantry and mechanized attacks on the city of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian National Guard reported on Telegram on Oct. 21.

21 October 2024, 02:24 PM

Russian forces poised for assaults in Zaporizhzhya sector, aiming to capture entire Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops are preparing to attack along the Zaporizhzhya front, targeting Ukrainian positions near the village of Robotyne to reach Donetsk Oblast's borders, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn told Radio Liberty on Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 02:13 PM

Ukrainian troops maintain partial control of Vuhledar despite Russian flag raised over city

Russian troops do not have full control over Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, although they are reportedly in the city center, soldiers of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade told the public broadcaster Suspilne late on Oct. 1.

2 October 2024, 08:03 AM

Russia gearing up for offensive in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Russia did not divert its forces from Zaporizhzhya Oblast to defend against Ukraine’s Kursk incursion, instead assembling troops for a potential offensive in the region, Operational Command South spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said on Sept. 30.

30 September 2024, 10:35 PM

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