Russian offensive

Russia amassing forces for new offensive, eying Kyiv outskirts

Russia is gathering forces for a new offensive in Ukraine, potentially targeting eastern regions and the outskirts of Kyiv, CNN reported on May 15, citing two U.S. officials familiar with the frontline situation.

15 May, 05:03 PM

Russian forces seize another village in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Russian occupation forces have taken control of the village of Nové in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group reported on May 15.

15 May, 08:59 AM

Russia continues assault across Ukraine despite possible Istanbul talks

Russia’s military activity has not slowed following reports of a potential meeting between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul on May 15, according to assessments from Ukraine’s General Staff and military intelligence.

14 May, 03:43 PM

Russia gearing up for summer campaign, not negotiations, top security official says

Russia is preparing for a summer military offensive rather than genuine peace negotiations in Istanbul on May 15, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation, warned in a Telegram post.

14 May, 01:26 PM

Russian forces push forward in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops continue their offensive in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on May 14.

14 May, 08:33 AM

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, 10:29 PM

Russian forces intensify attacks near Toretsk and Pokrovsk — DeepState

The Russian forces advanced within the city limits of Toretsk and near several settlements along the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast overnight, DeepState monitoring group wrote on May 13.

13 May, 10:20 AM

Russian troops advance in three villages in Donetsk Oblast — DeepState

Russian forces have managed to advance in three settlements in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote late on May 7.

8 May, 08:55 AM

Russia masses hundreds of boats for cross-Dnipro offensive

Russian forces are planning an amphibious operation to gain control over the Dnipro River's right bank in Kherson and neighboring Mykolaiv oblasts in southern Ukraine, Yuriy Tkachuk, an officer of the National Guard's Omega diving unit, told the Novyny.LIVE portal on May 6.

6 May, 11:36 AM

Russian troops cross Vorona River, gain ground near Zelene Pole

Russian forces crossed the Vorona River, secured a road near Zelene Pole, and conducted 46 assaults from Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhya Oblast to Vilne Pole in Donetsk Oblast, achieving tactical gains, DeepState monitoring group analysts reported on May 5.

5 May, 02:40 PM

Russian forces massing for Zaporizhzhya assault

Russia is poised to launch a new offensive along the Zaporizhzhya frontline within days, focusing on Nikolske near Velyka Novosilka and Polohy, Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for Occupation Studies, said on Telegram May 5, noting the movement of enemy equipment.

5 May, 11:47 AM

Putin’s rhetoric shows no shift toward peace or de-escalation - ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is unwilling to slow down offensive and insisted on conditions tantamount to Ukraine’s full capitulation in an interview with Kremlin propagandist Pavel Zarubin, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 4.

5 May, 10:09 AM

Russia occupies Zelene Pole in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces occupied Zelene Pole in Donetsk Oblast and advanced near Nove and Novomykhailivka, DeepState analysts reported on May 4, as Ukraine’s military recorded 253 frontline clashes.

4 May, 06:35 PM

Russian forces push forward on five fronts, Ukraine counterattacks

Russian forces advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka, while Ukraine’s military conducted counterattacks, the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War reported on May 3.

4 May, 01:43 PM

Tarasivka falls to Russian troops

Russian troops have seized the Ukrainian village of Tarasivka in the Pokrovsk sector of the front in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on May 2.

2 May, 11:45 AM

Ukraine pushes forward in Kursk Oblast and Toretsk, as Russia intensifies pressure near Lyman - ISW

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have made advances in Russia’s Kursk Oblast and near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, Russia claimed advance near Lyman and in the Toretsk direction, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 30.

1 May, 09:15 AM

Russia escalates fighting while speaking of peace - AFU Commander-in-Chief

Russian forces have significantly intensified frontline attacks despite public claims of ceasefire readiness on May 9, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a visit to Donetsk Oblast on April 30.

30 April, 12:45 PM

Russian offensive aimed at Zaporizhzhya, Dnipropetrovsk — Ukrainian military

Russian forces are attempting to fully occupy Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, aiming to reach the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast boundary, Ukrainian military spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on April 29.

29 April, 09:39 PM

Ukraine halts Russian advance, but faces tough summer

Ukrainian forces stabilized the eastern frontline and recaptured some territory lost to Russia last fall, but warmer weather may complicate their defense, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 28.

29 April, 04:18 PM

Russia loses five tanks, 42 artillery systems, air defense equipment, and 1,060 soldiers in one day — General Staff

The Russian army lost about 1,060 soldiers in the war over the past 24 hours, therefore bringing it total military casualties toll to approximately 950,860 troops killed and wounded, Ukraine's General Staff reported on April 29.

29 April, 12:55 PM

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