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‘Their fall would trigger three separate crises’: CNN warns of looming Russian encirclement of key Ukrainian cities

Although Russian occupation forces have made only limited gains on the battlefield in recent months, the pace of their advance has picked up, CNN reported on July 30 in an analysis of the front-line situation in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

31 July 2025, 01:50 PM

Ukrainian forces advance near Pokrovsk as Russia changes assault tactics — ISW

Ukrainian troops advanced near Pokrovsk as Russian forces pressed on with assaults while shifting their battlefield tactics, the Institute for the Study of War reported in its July 30 update.

31 July 2025, 10:17 AM

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 2025, 02:17 PM

Russia advances near Pokrovsk while Ukraine gains near Novopavlivka — ISW

Russian troops have advanced in northern Sumy Oblast and near Pokrovsk in Donetsk, while Ukrainian forces made gains near Novopavlivka in Donetsk, according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on July 19.

19 July 2025, 11:46 AM

ROC priest’s daughter sentenced to 15 years on espionage charges

A 22-year-old daughter of a priest with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Donetsk Oblast has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for espionage, Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office announced on July 18.

19 July 2025, 01:14 AM

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 2025, 01:20 PM

Russia aims to encircle Pokrovsk, bypass Ukrainian defenses — ISW

In the coming months, Russian forces will likely try to encircle the city of Pokrovsk and bypass Ukraine’s fortified defense line from the west in Donetsk Oblast, according to the Institute for the Study of War’s July 5 assessment.

6 July 2025, 10:22 AM

Russia pushes forward on four fronts in Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts

Russian forces have advanced in four frontline sectors in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on June 11.

11 June 2025, 07:51 AM

Russia seizes village near Pokrovsk, steps up attacks

Russian forces have seized the Ukrainian village of Novooleksandrivka in the suburbs of Pokrovsk, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on June 9.

9 June 2025, 11:27 AM

Russia pushes to bypass Pokrovsk defenses, eyes Kostyantynivka

Russian forces are trying to advance on the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway to the east of Pokrovsk in an attempt to bypass the city, which is crucial for the Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, Major Viktor Trehubov, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Troop Grouping’s spokesperson, said on national television on June 9.

9 June 2025, 11:07 AM

Ukraine’s 2nd International Legion commander reveals how a global unit fights Russia

The 2nd International Legion is one of Ukraine’s most unique frontline units — made up of volunteers from over 35 countries and driven by camaraderie, not hierarchy. It has fought in some of the war’s toughest battles, from Kyiv to Bakhmut, blending diverse backgrounds with a shared mission: defending Ukraine and reshaping Europe’s future. In this interview, Commander Major Oleksandr Yakymovych shares what it means to lead the legionnaires of the free world.

3 June 2025, 03:29 PM

Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka at risk as frontline sags, military expert says

Russian forces are exploiting a significant frontline weakness between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, with rapid advances in the past two weeks threatening both cities by June–July 2025, military expert Ivan Stupak told Radio NV on May 27.

29 May 2025, 06:30 PM

Russian troops advance in Toretsk and Pokrovsk

Russian troops advanced near four settlements in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, according to the DeepState project data released on May 28.

28 May 2025, 02:56 PM

Russia’s new three-step assault tactic yields gradual gains

Over the past two months, Russian forces have relied on a new tactic known as the “triple chokehold,” enabling a slow but steady advance in eastern Ukraine, The Telegraph wrote on May 23.

24 May 2025, 01:21 AM

Russia has more FPV drones, but Ukraine can counter them, says Hero of Ukraine Vitaliy Lytvyn

Ukraine can counter Russian FPV drones, which currently outnumber Ukrainian drones, Hero of Ukraine Vitaliy Lytvyn, commander of the artillery reconnaissance division of the National Guard’s new artillery brigade, said on Radio NV on May 22.

22 May 2025, 06:39 PM

Russia fails to break through Ukraine's defense near Konstantynopil

The Russian invaders continue their assaults on AFU positions in the Novopavlivka sector of Donetsk Oblast, but their latest attacks were repelled, Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group reported on May 20.

20 May 2025, 12:36 PM

Russian forces gain ground near three Donbas settlements

Russian forces advanced near Nova Poltavka, Malynivka, and Romanivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Telegram on May 19.

19 May 2025, 08:01 PM

Russia builds up near Toretsk, Pokrovsk before summer assault

Russia is reinforcing its troops near Toretsk and Pokrovsk but likely lacks the manpower and resources to sustain pressure on both fronts this summer, the Institute for the Study of War said in a report on May 16.

17 May 2025, 11:49 AM

SBU detains FSB agent who helped Russian forces advance toward Dnipropetrovsk border

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service announced the arrest of a Russian agent accused of spying for occupying forces on the Pokrovsk front line, the SBU press office reported on May 14.

14 May 2025, 12:35 PM

Russia gearing up for big offensive in Ukraine

The Russian military has been shifting troops to major flashpoints on the Ukrainian front, a move that likely signals preparations for another large-scale offensive, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing Ukrainian intelligence sources.

13 May 2025, 10:29 PM

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