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Ukraine takes initiative, fights back on key fronts, says war veteran

The situation on the frontlines is still difficult, but the worst period has passed and it is no longer a constant defensive battle as before, Yevhen Dykyi, former Aidar battalion commander and director of the National Antarctic Research Center, told Radion NV on March 7, analyzing the latest developments on various front sectors.

7 March, 01:44 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

Ukraine's intelligence disrupts two Russian offensives in advance - HUR

Russia planned two large-scale offensives on Ukraine in late 2024 and early 2025, but intelligence uncovered and disrupted the operations in advance, Deputy Chief of Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) Vadym Skibitskiy said on March 3.

3 March, 12:38 PM

Russia struggles to sustain large-scale spring-summer campaign

While Russia continues to mobilize troops, the rate at which its forces are being eliminated on the battlefield outpaces their ability to replenish losses, Serhiy Zgurets, director of the Defense Express consulting firm, said at Radio NV on Feb. 27.

28 February, 08:00 AM

Russian invaders near Pokrovsk are stalled and showing signs of exhaustion

Russian forces are "stuck" near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and showing signs of exhaustion, said Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for Ukraine's Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group on Feb. 27.

27 February, 02:35 PM

Ukrainian paratroopers seize control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk sector

Ukrainian paratroopers conducted assault operations and cleared the village of Kotlyne in Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk sector, the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade reported on Facebook on Feb. 25.

26 February, 12:41 PM

Russian progress in Donetsk Oblast confirmed by DeepState monitoring group

Russian troops have made progress near Burlatske on the Novopavlivka front and Ulakly near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, as reported by the DeepState monitoring group on Feb. 22.

22 February, 12:30 PM

Russian forces advance near Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka in Donbas, progress in Kursk Oblast

Russian troops have recently made advances near Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in Russia's Kursk Oblast, according to a report from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Feb. 21.

22 February, 11:45 AM

Ukraine regains ground near Pokrovsk, Russia captures village in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian Defense Forces regained control in the village of Lysivka near Pokrovsk, while Russian troops captured the village of Sverdlikovo in Kursk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Feb. 20.

20 February, 03:20 PM

Ukrainian forces repel Russian attack near Pokrovsk, but enemy captures two villages nearby

Ukrainian Defense Forces have repelled a Russian attack near Pokrovsk, pushing back the enemy from the key route between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka near the settlement of Malynivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Feb. 19.

19 February, 03:06 PM

Nova Poshta shuts down last branch in Pokrovsk over safety concerns

Nova Poshta is closing its last branch in Pokrovsk due to safety concerns, co-owner Volodymyr Popereshnyuk said on Feb. 19.

19 February, 11:34 AM

Russian troops seize Sribne village in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

The Russian troops have occupied the village of Sribne in Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on Feb. 17.

17 February, 01:14 PM

Russia may shift offensive focus in spring and summer 2025 — ISW

Russian forces may prioritize an offensive on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk in spring and summer 2025, potentially slowing progress in the Pokrovsk direction, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on Feb. 16.

16 February, 05:10 PM

Ukraine liberates Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast as counterattacks gain momentum

Ukrainian forces have successfully launched a series of counterattacks in the Pokrovsk sector, liberating the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast from Russian occupation. Hortytsia Operational-Strategic Group spokesperson Viktor Tregubov announced the news on Feb. 16 during a broadcast on Kyiv 24.

16 February, 02:05 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, 11:15 AM

Ukraine strengthens its hold near Pokrovsk - Zelenskyy

The situation in the Pokrovsk sector has improved in recent days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

14 February, 03:37 PM

Ukrainian troops capture Russian soldiers using drone with loudspeaker

Ukrainian paratroopers captured a group of Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector using a drone, the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade reported on Feb. 13, sharing footage of the operation.

14 February, 12:29 PM

Russia's focus shifts from Pokrovsk, situation in Kursk Oblast 'very nervous' — military expert Popovych

Ukrainian Defense Forces have restored the situation in Pishchane near Pokrovsk, as noted by the DeepState monitoring group. The Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Troop Grouping confirms that Ukrainian military personnel are successfully conducting counterattacks in some areas and attempting to consolidate their positions in settlements.

12 February, 01:35 PM

Russian forces destroy some Ukrainian defensive positions near Pokrovsk

Russian invasion forces have destroyed some Ukrainian defense positions near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Troop Grouping reported on Telegram on Feb. 11.

11 February, 01:11 PM

Ukraine strikes back: Defense Forces reclaim ground in Pishchane near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces regained positions in the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk district, DeepState reported on Feb. 11.

11 February, 12:30 PM

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