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Ukraine counters Russian push toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Ukrainian forces are conducting counterattacks and assault operations in the Oleksandrivka sector to stop Russian troops from advancing toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, South Defense Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said during the United News telethon on Feb. 19.

19 February, 06:25 PM

Russian troops lose Starlink connectivity, their alternatives fail in battle

Unauthorized Starlink terminals are being systematically disabled across Russian-occupied lines, while Russian alternatives — including Gazprom systems — fail to deliver stable combat communications, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Feb. 17.

17 February, 08:24 PM

Paratroopers show video countering Russian pincer maneuvers on Pokrovsk

Russian forces are intensifying efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast using pincer maneuvers, but Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces released video footage on Feb. 16, showing their units destroying enemy groups in the Pokrovsk agglomeration.

16 February, 05:05 PM

Russia capable of simultaneous mass assaults on Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka – Azov

Russian forces have amassed enough strength to launch simultaneous large-scale assaults toward Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, an Azov battalion commander with the call sign Kil told Radio NV on Feb. 14.

14 February, 03:38 PM

Ukrainian forces repel Russians near Verbove in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, amid Donbas advances

Ukrainian forces repelled Russian troops near Verbove in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast while Russian advances were recorded near two settlements in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Feb. 14.

14 February, 03:05 PM

Ukrainian forces smash Russian buildup near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian paratroopers thwarted a renewed Russian attempt to mass troops and equipment in a garage cooperative southeast of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, eliminating six enemy soldiers, three vehicles and two quad bikes, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces reported via Telegram video on Feb. 13.

13 February, 04:31 PM

Ukraine aims to keep Russian forces bogged down—Syrskyi

Ukrainian units are tasked with keeping Russian forces under pressure along the frontline to prevent them from being able to regroup and build up reserves, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Feb. 11.

12 February, 02:14 AM

Putin’s generals plot new offensive despite 2025 failures

Russian troops are concentrating along Ukraine's eastern and southern borders, specifically targeting the Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole sectors, as well as areas west of Zaporizhzhya, German broadcaster Welt reported on Feb. 10.

10 February, 01:50 PM

Russian forces advance in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts

Russian forces advanced near the village of Tykhe in Kharkiv Oblast and in four settlements of Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Feb. 8.

9 February, 06:40 PM

Russia needs 2 more years to take Donetsk Oblast, experts say

Russian forces would need at least two more years to fully capture Donetsk Oblast at current offensive rates, with the main future battle expected to unfold in Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, co-founders of the DeepStateUA monitoring project Ruslan Mykula and Roman Pohorilyi said during a special session of the Kyiv Security Forum, news agency Ukrinform reported on Feb. 6.

6 February, 08:10 PM

Russia lost over 31,700 troops in January — Syrskyi

Russian forces suffered more than 31,700 killed and severely wounded in January 2026, exceeding their monthly personnel replenishment rate, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Feb. 5.

6 February, 04:10 PM

Starlink cut off halts Russian frontline assaults

Russian troops have reportedly halted assaults on multiple sections of the front after losing access to Starlink satellite communications, an advisor to Ukraine’s Defense Minister on technological issues, Serhiy Beskrestnov (call sign Flesh) reported on Telegram on Feb. 5.

5 February, 11:02 AM

Russian forces advance near two villages in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Russian invasion forces advanced near the villages of Pryluky and Zelene in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Jan. 31.

31 January, 05:40 PM

CCD head: Russia to press frontlines into spring

Russian forces are expected to intensify pressure on the frontlines in February and continue active combat operations until at least spring, said Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, on Jan. 30.

30 January, 11:41 AM

Firefights ongoing in Myrnohrad as Russia pulls armor toward city

Russian forces are increasing pressure on the northern part of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, with ongoing small-arms fighting in the city center, Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces reported on Jan. 27.

27 January, 01:05 PM

Russia masses troops near Pokrovsk as Ukraine braces for major breakthrough attempt

Russian troops are massing reserves and ramping up pressure near the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad axis in Donetsk Oblast in a bid to punch through Ukraine’s defensive lines, Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 19 during a battlefield visit to the sector.

19 January, 10:42 AM

Russian forces advance in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts

Russian invasion forces advanced in separate areas of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, the DeepState monitoring project reported on Telegram on Jan. 15.

16 January, 11:51 AM

Russian troops inch forward in two Ukrainian oblasts

Russian troops have advanced in several front sectors in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram late on Jan. 15.

16 January, 09:03 AM

Russian offensive crawls forward in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts

Russian troops have advanced in several front sectors in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram late on Jan. 14.

15 January, 08:23 AM

DeepState reports new Russian advances in eastern and southern Ukraine

The Russian forces have advanced in several areas of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Jan. 14.

14 January, 09:30 AM

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