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Russian deadline to occupy Kostyantynivka is unrealistic, Ukrainian military says

Russian forces are aiming to capture the city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast by April 25, Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the 11th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, told RBC-Ukraine on April 1.

1 April, 01:07 PM

Moscow's advance stalls while Ukrainian counterattacks reclaim dozens of settlements

The offensive of the Russian occupying forces has slowed down as the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to repel their attacks across various sectors of the front, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 31.

1 April, 10:00 AM

Russian invaders unable to advance near Hryshyne, face food and water shortages

Russian forces are unable to advance near Hryshyne in Donetsk Oblast and are facing shortages of food and water, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine said on March 31.

31 March, 06:19 PM

Ukrainian military denies DeepState reports of Vasiukivka fall

Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain control over Vasiukivka in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk Oblast, information regarding the settlement's occupation is false, Eastern Troop Grouping reported on March 31.

31 March, 01:49 PM

Russia stalls near Sloviansk as spring offensive grinds into Ukraine’s eastern defenses

Russian forces are making only difficult and limited progress toward Sloviansk after launching their spring-summer offensive, the Institute for the Study of War said in a report on March 29.

30 March, 10:18 AM

Military experts outline Russia's 2026 frontline goals in Ukraine

NV in collaboration with military experts analyzed plans for the Russian army's spring-summer campaign and three potential scenarios for frontline developments in 2026.

30 March, 09:52 AM

Ukrainian Defense Forces thwart Russian mechanized assault in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Russian invasion forces attempted an assault to enter the village of Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, but Ukrainian defenders foiled the enemy’s plans, the Southern Defense Forces reported on March 29, releasing a corresponding video on Telegram.

29 March, 09:41 PM

Russian troops attempt breakthrough near Chuhunivka in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian invasion forces attempted to breach defenses on the Velykyi Burluk sector toward Chuhunivka in Kharkiv Oblast, the Joint Forces Grouping reported on March 29.

29 March, 06:28 PM

Russian forces face years of grueling battles to seize Donbas

Ukraine's successful southern counterattacks are crippling Russia's new spring offensive, making it highly unlikely Moscow will conquer Donetsk Oblast's fortress cities in 2026, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 26.

27 March, 10:50 AM

Russia deploys PMCs to guard infrastructure as Ukrainian drone strikes hit rear

Russia is deploying private military companies to protect critical infrastructure inside the country from Ukrainian drone attacks, the Institute for the Study of War said on March 23.

24 March, 10:05 AM

Ukrainian defenders repel mass Russian offensive attempt

The Russian army lost over 6,090 service members killed and wounded over four days, from March 17 to 20, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on March 23.

23 March, 01:48 PM

Russia ramps up mechanized assaults, signals spring offensive push across front — ISW

Russian troops have increased mechanized assaults along the front in recent days as part of intensified preparations for a spring-summer 2026 offensive, the Institute for the Study of War said in a report on March 20.

21 March, 10:30 AM

Zelenskyy: Russia fails to break Ukraine defenses, losses mount

Ukrainian forces are largely holding the same frontline positions as a year ago amid mounting Russian losses, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with British blogger Max Klymenko.

20 March, 01:23 PM

Ukrainian systemic UAV strikes degrade Russian combat capabilities - ISW

Ukrainian forces are degrading Russia's combat capabilities and complicating its preparations for a 2026 offensive with systemic drone strikes on artillery, logistics, and air defenses, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 19.

20 March, 10:28 AM

Zaporizhzhia counterattacks buy Ukraine some time, analyst says

Ukraine’s recent counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast have expanded the buffer zone between the opposing fronts, delaying Russia’s planned offensives, U.S. military analyst Michael Kofman told NV Radio on March 17.

18 March, 10:52 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine derails Russia’s March offensive

The Ukrainian military has managed to disrupt a Russian strategic offensive planned for this month, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 16.

16 March, 10:32 PM

Zelenskyy declares Russia’s spring offensive has already collapsed

Russia’s planned spring offensive has already failed because it was supposed to be at full force by the start of the season, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting with journalists on March 14, Liga.net reported.

16 March, 08:22 PM

Russian forces advance near Myrne in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Russian invasion forces advanced near the village of Myrne in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the DeepState monitoring project reported in its March 15 update.

16 March, 01:55 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian counterattack foils Russian offensive

Ukrainian forces thwarted a major Russian offensive operation by launching counteroffensive actions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN on March 15.

16 March, 08:32 AM

Russian troops advance near villages in three oblasts

Russian forces advanced near settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, the DeepState monitoring project reported on March 15, and updated its interactive map accordingly.

16 March, 01:14 AM

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